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  • #31
    Originally posted by hybridace101 View Post
    I was thinking why build a BT in the first place if LCCs are crowding T1 which somehow forces GA to go somewhere else? Only 5 LCCs are using the BT.
    Because some LCC are thinking they are not "really" LCC because they can afford to provide more convenience to passengers such as aerobridge and using T1. So in the end it still up to the airlines whether they want to use main terminal and pay more or use BT which cost lower. I think there is no rule saying that LCC has to move to BT. Changi just try to provide all type of facilities for airlines, but at the end it is up to them to choose.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by hybridace101 View Post
      Only 5 LCCs are using the BT.
      Firefly and Berjaya are technically not LCCs but are "forced" to use BT due to their use of turboprops. Using BT will enable faster turnaround for them as there are no aerobridges at BT.
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      • #33
        Originally posted by hybridace101 View Post
        I was thinking why build a BT in the first place if LCCs are crowding T1 which somehow forces GA to go somewhere else? Only 5 LCCs are using the BT.
        If GA was forced out, they should be happy anyway. T3 is much classier.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by wktan81 View Post
          Because some LCC are thinking they are not "really" LCC because they can afford to provide more convenience to passengers such as aerobridge and using T1. So in the end it still up to the airlines whether they want to use main terminal and pay more or use BT which cost lower. I think there is no rule saying that LCC has to move to BT. Changi just try to provide all type of facilities for airlines, but at the end it is up to them to choose.
          You have a point. At least SIN offers plenty options to its clientile to cater to their needs and more importantly, the costs they can afford. Though I would suggest they use a different name for the BT to avoid confusion.

          I'm happy that GA gets to go to T3. It indeed complements its ever improving image.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by hybridace101 View Post
            Though I would suggest they use a different name for the BT to avoid confusion.
            Isn't the name budget terminal straightforward enough?

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            • #36
              Hmmm... You've got me. I don't know what other name to call it since LCCs have an option of docking elsewhere. Though what I can think of is budget from the perspective of the carrier because the costs to them are low. I typically interpret the term LCC/BT/LCCT from the perspective of the carrier.

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              • #37
                Originally posted by sealalula View Post
                Seem's like these few day's GA have been sending their 747 almost everyday
                I remember in the 90s when GA 747s made regular stops in SIN on their way to/from Europe. Back then T1 was still a nice terminal, not so anymore these days as other posters have indicated on this thread.

                This year has been the pits when arriving into T1. AK truly dominates the place with the high frequency of their fully-loaded (pax + baggage) flights. Two months ago, I had to scramble for a luggage cart and the taxi queue was the longest I'd ever seen with a 45-minute wait.

                Last month, there were no luggage carts! We waited 10 minutes for security to open the glass doors for the cart trains to be rolled back in. And the taxi queue? We took one look and marched straight up to the second level where we walked to the far end, caught a skytrain to T2, walked out the elevator doors directly into the path of the exit for taxis and presto, no waiting line whatsoever. The taxi driver was shocked when we told of him of our ordeal; had he known, he would've queue'd up for fares at T1!

                So, kudos to GA on the move to T3 and please take all or some of your SkyTeam brethren on your wings with you
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                • #38
                  Originally posted by hybridace101 View Post
                  I know what to say about this. But the irony is that *A which has a base in SIN is the least disciplined of the alliances as far as terminal assignments are concerned. OW and Sky have relatively stable terminal assignments being mostly in T1. *A carriers are all over the place. With GA moving into T3 and the SkyTeam, it may shackle that image of SkyTeam's stability in terminal assignments.
                  I am not sure SkyTeam is that much more disciplined than *A. KE is currently operating out of T2 and MU (which will also join SkyTeam) has already been operating out of T3 since the day T3 opens.

                  Originally posted by hybridace101 View Post
                  I was thinking why build a BT in the first place if LCCs are crowding T1 which somehow forces GA to go somewhere else? Only 5 LCCs are using the BT.
                  I believe GA's move is more due to its rebranding strategy. Somehow, GA sees T3 as being more prestigious which can be a very important selling point back in Indonesia.

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                  • #39
                    Just my 2 cents. It doesn't really matter which alliance you are with at SIN, purely because it's just so easy to transit amongst the different airlines, I mean truly so easy.

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                    • #40
                      Are they going to use the SATS Premium Lounge @ T3? If yes, there goes my 'exclusive' privilege.

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                      • #41
                        The move is now effective Feb. 22, 2011. So, Garuda has moved it by about 20 days earlier. Also, Garuda will use the Row 1 Premium Check-In area.

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                        • #42
                          Garuda, What's the hurry ?

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by j.lin View Post
                            Are they going to use the SATS Premium Lounge @ T3? If yes, there goes my 'exclusive' privilege.
                            Got a reply from Garuda that they will indeed use the SATS Premium Lounge during the 1st 2 months and then move to the CIAS lounge once it is ready in April. So, it looks like CIAS is also building a lounge in T3. GA is the only airline in T3 handled by CIAS.

                            JetQuay service remains available for all the C class passengers.

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by UMD View Post
                              JetQuay service remains available for all the C class passengers.
                              Does that include CGK-issued tickets?

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                              • #45
                                My understanding is T1 and T3 is under 1 management vs T2.
                                I frequently find T2 operate more effeciently including waiting time at baggage claim and taxi stand.

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