Higher fees are necessary, but may put Singapore at a disadvantage against regional hubs, say experts.
SINGAPORE – An increase in the fees and levies that passengers will need to pay when departing from Changi Airport puts Singapore high on the list of the most expensive air hubs, said aviation analysts.it may lead to a reduction in budget flights to smaller cities, where demand is more sensitive to price hikes.
From April 2027, fees levied on departing passengers at Changi will go up in stages, reaching a total of $79.20 in April 2030 – a 21 per cent jump. Mr Mayur Patel, head of Asia at aviation data consultancy OAG Aviation, said the hike in fees at Changi Airport is necessary in today’s high-inflation environment, andST looks at how the departure fees for passengers here stack up against those of other major airports.
Departing passengers also pay a HK$55 security charge to Hong Kong’s airport authority. This will rise to HK$65 from 2025, and could go up to HK$75 from 2027, depending on traffic growth and demand. The higher security fee will fund a new smart passenger security screening system at HKIA and expand security coverage.At Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines, international passengers pay a 550 peso service charge.
Capacity at the airport is expected to almost double, from 32 million passengers to around 60 million to 62 million.Amsterdam
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