Details have recently been revealed for Changi Airport's Terminal 5, with officials promising a space that is a social extension of Singapore rather than just another piece of transport infrastructure.
is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. September's theme is 'Build it Big,' as we share the stories behind some of the world's most impressive feats of engineering.Singapore's Changi Airport has long been considered a destination in itself, so much more than just a generic space one passes through to hop on a plane and fly somewhere else.
That's a big number considering its four current passenger terminals are able to handle about 82 million passengers a year. "We concluded that the future of aviation remains bright. Now, with borders re-opening, people are traveling again," he said."Passenger traffic has already exceeded half of pre-Covid-19 levels.
According to information released by the firms, the concept will see the new terminal as a series of neighborhoods --"an intuitive extension of Singapore itself." "We are conscious of the international significance of this project, and are focused on creating not only an iconic building that is identifiably Changi Airport, but also a memorable and positive experience for travelers and the greater public," he said in a statement.Here's a peek inside Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport, a stunning new addition to the"world's best airport.