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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR>Luxury terminal cuts fees
</TR><!-- headline one : end --><TR>JetQuay also tying up with industry players to drum up business </TR><!-- Author --><TR><TD class="padlrt8 georgia11 darkgrey bold" colSpan=2>By Karamjit Kaur, Aviation Correspondent
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->CHANGI Airport's luxury terminal has slashed charges - for the third time in two years - to attract more users.
The five-star JetQuay Terminal opened its doors in September 2006, offering its own private driveway and entrance, check-in counters and immigration and Customs facility to those prepared to pay an annual membership fee and separate per-use charges.
But in the two years since, the 2,000 sq m facility next to Terminal 2 has been underutilised.
JetQuay has been handling between 50 and 100 travellers a day, typically those using private jets or on first or business class, though economy travellers have also used the facility.
The company's director of sales and marketing, Ms Euleen Koh, told The Straits Times that JetQuay would like to see 'at least 150 travellers a day' - hence the slashed rates.
Now, a group of three returning adult passengers needs pay just $100 for an electric buggy ride from the aircraft gate to the terminal and use of JetQuay's gym, spa, nap rooms, business centre and other facilities.
Compare this fee to when the terminal first opened: It cost a returning passenger $250 for that one-way electric buggy ride and the use of the facilities - on top of an annual membership fee of up to $4,000.
Now, all membership fees have been dropped so passengers need to pay only for use of the facilities.
Ms Koh said: 'At these rates, we are making luxury extremely affordable for travellers. We want to encourage people to use our facilities, not just once in a while, but each time they arrive at and depart from Changi Airport.'
The lower charges are possible because of better deals from partners and suppliers, among other reasons, she said.
And, as an added service for its customers who may not wish to lug their bags around, JetQuay has purchased two vans for luggage pick-up from and delivery to any Singapore address.
To get more people to use the terminal, it is also on an aggressive drive to forge tie-ups with hotels, travel agents, airlines and other industry players.
Japan Airlines already uses JetQuay's facility for its premium travellers; Cathay Pacific has just signed on.
At the six-star St Regis Singapore, selected arriving guests are whisked through the JetQuay Terminal and chauffeured to the hotel in a Bentley limousine.
The hotel's director for marketing communications, Ms Wong Wye Leng, said: 'We wish to provide a memorable VIP experience the moment our guests step into Singapore...The private terminal is especially appreciated by guests who prefer privacy or enjoy the sense of exclusivity for their arrival.'
Mr Gary Sutfin, 45, a global business unit director at the United States-based information technology company Worldmark, uses the JetQuay Terminal at least once a month.
He said: 'The only upside to travelling 22 hours is arriving with JetQuay. The express service via electric buggy from gate through Customs is fantastic. I only wish there was a similar facility in every airport I visit for business.'
JetQuay Terminal is believed to be the only one of its kind in the Asia-Pacific. In some airports, airlines operate luxury lounges and terminals, but only for their own passengers. [email protected]
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR>Luxury terminal cuts fees
</TR><!-- headline one : end --><TR>JetQuay also tying up with industry players to drum up business </TR><!-- Author --><TR><TD class="padlrt8 georgia11 darkgrey bold" colSpan=2>By Karamjit Kaur, Aviation Correspondent
</TD></TR><!-- show image if available --></TBODY></TABLE>
<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->CHANGI Airport's luxury terminal has slashed charges - for the third time in two years - to attract more users.
The five-star JetQuay Terminal opened its doors in September 2006, offering its own private driveway and entrance, check-in counters and immigration and Customs facility to those prepared to pay an annual membership fee and separate per-use charges.
But in the two years since, the 2,000 sq m facility next to Terminal 2 has been underutilised.
JetQuay has been handling between 50 and 100 travellers a day, typically those using private jets or on first or business class, though economy travellers have also used the facility.
The company's director of sales and marketing, Ms Euleen Koh, told The Straits Times that JetQuay would like to see 'at least 150 travellers a day' - hence the slashed rates.
Now, a group of three returning adult passengers needs pay just $100 for an electric buggy ride from the aircraft gate to the terminal and use of JetQuay's gym, spa, nap rooms, business centre and other facilities.
Compare this fee to when the terminal first opened: It cost a returning passenger $250 for that one-way electric buggy ride and the use of the facilities - on top of an annual membership fee of up to $4,000.
Now, all membership fees have been dropped so passengers need to pay only for use of the facilities.
Ms Koh said: 'At these rates, we are making luxury extremely affordable for travellers. We want to encourage people to use our facilities, not just once in a while, but each time they arrive at and depart from Changi Airport.'
The lower charges are possible because of better deals from partners and suppliers, among other reasons, she said.
And, as an added service for its customers who may not wish to lug their bags around, JetQuay has purchased two vans for luggage pick-up from and delivery to any Singapore address.
To get more people to use the terminal, it is also on an aggressive drive to forge tie-ups with hotels, travel agents, airlines and other industry players.
Japan Airlines already uses JetQuay's facility for its premium travellers; Cathay Pacific has just signed on.
At the six-star St Regis Singapore, selected arriving guests are whisked through the JetQuay Terminal and chauffeured to the hotel in a Bentley limousine.
The hotel's director for marketing communications, Ms Wong Wye Leng, said: 'We wish to provide a memorable VIP experience the moment our guests step into Singapore...The private terminal is especially appreciated by guests who prefer privacy or enjoy the sense of exclusivity for their arrival.'
Mr Gary Sutfin, 45, a global business unit director at the United States-based information technology company Worldmark, uses the JetQuay Terminal at least once a month.
He said: 'The only upside to travelling 22 hours is arriving with JetQuay. The express service via electric buggy from gate through Customs is fantastic. I only wish there was a similar facility in every airport I visit for business.'
JetQuay Terminal is believed to be the only one of its kind in the Asia-Pacific. In some airports, airlines operate luxury lounges and terminals, but only for their own passengers. [email protected]
