Ensuring Fair Allocation of Peak-hour Slots Available to Low-Cost Carriers at Changi Airport

Debated in Parliament on 18 Feb 2025.

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Gerald Giam raised questions about the allocation of peak-hour slots at Changi Airport, specifically the percentage allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs) versus full-service carriers.
He inquired about existing policies to ensure a fair distribution of peak-hour slots for LCCs and suggested the introduction of such policies to promote competition and consumer choice.
Chee Hong Tat responded that as of December 2024, 33% of peak-hour slots were allocated to LCCs, which aligns with their overall share of passenger traffic at Changi Airport.
The allocation of slots is managed by the Changi Slot Coordinator, which evaluates applications based on airport capacity and the potential contribution of routes to the airport's network.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the current percentage of peak-hour slots at Changi Airport that are currently allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs) compared to full-service carriers; (b) whether there are any policies ensuring a fair proportion of peak-hour slots are available to LCCs; and (c) if not, whether the Ministry will consider introducing such policies to enhance competition and consumer choice.

Chee Hong Tat

In December 2024, 33% of slots in the peak hours for passenger flights were allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs). This is comparable to the LCC share of Changi's overall passenger traffic.

Slots at Changi Airport are allocated by the Changi Slot Coordinator (CSC), a unit within Changi Airport Group. CSC assesses new slot applications based on Changi Airport’s available capacity, as well as how the proposed route would contribute towards Changi’s network.

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Gerald Giam raised questions about the allocation of peak-hour slots at Changi Airport, specifically the percentage allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs) versus full-service carriers.
He inquired about existing policies to ensure a fair distribution of peak-hour slots for LCCs and suggested the introduction of such policies to promote competition and consumer choice.
Chee Hong Tat responded that as of December 2024, 33% of peak-hour slots were allocated to LCCs, which aligns with their overall share of passenger traffic at Changi Airport.
The allocation of slots is managed by the Changi Slot Coordinator, which evaluates applications based on airport capacity and the potential contribution of routes to the airport's network.

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Ensuring Fair Allocation of Peak-hour Slots Available to Low-Cost Carriers at Changi Airport

Debated in Parliament on 18 Feb 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Gerald Giam raised questions about the allocation of peak-hour slots at Changi Airport, specifically the percentage allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs) versus full-service carriers.
He inquired about existing policies to ensure a fair distribution of peak-hour slots for LCCs and suggested the introduction of such policies to promote competition and consumer choice.
Chee Hong Tat responded that as of December 2024, 33% of peak-hour slots were allocated to LCCs, which aligns with their overall share of passenger traffic at Changi Airport.
The allocation of slots is managed by the Changi Slot Coordinator, which evaluates applications based on airport capacity and the potential contribution of routes to the airport's network.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Chee Hong Tat

In December 2024, 33% of slots in the peak hours for passenger flights were allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs). This is comparable to the LCC share of Changi's overall passenger traffic.

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Gerald Giam raised questions about the allocation of peak-hour slots at Changi Airport, specifically the percentage allocated to low-cost carriers (LCCs) versus full-service carriers.
He inquired about existing policies to ensure a fair distribution of peak-hour slots for LCCs and suggested the introduction of such policies to promote competition and consumer choice.
Chee Hong Tat responded that as of December 2024, 33% of peak-hour slots were allocated to LCCs, which aligns with their overall share of passenger traffic at Changi Airport.
The allocation of slots is managed by the Changi Slot Coordinator, which evaluates applications based on airport capacity and the potential contribution of routes to the airport's network.

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Ensuring Fair Allocation of Peak-hour Slots Available to Low-Cost Carriers at Changi Airport

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Ensuring Fair Allocation of Peak-hour Slots Available to Low-Cost Carriers at Changi Airport

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