Trip to Changi Airport

Two days back, because Xuan's maid, Leny, was coming back from Philippines, I tagged along with her family to Changi Airport to fetch Leny back. Because Leny's flight was slated to touch down at 2358h, we took the opportunity to go to Changi Airport earlier, and went to take a look at Terminal3.

Terminal3 was reported to be very beautiful, very environmental-conscious, especially with the lush green plants planted all over the terminal. Not long ago, there were reports of the floor in Terminal3 being too reflective, causing some problems for gals wearing skirts, especially mini-skirts. And after the trip there, I would suggest gals to mind their skirts when walking around in Terminal3, because I think the floor is a little too reflective. Not that I specially go there to see, OK.

Taking that aside, the interior of Terminal3 is really very beautiful, even better than that of Terminal1 and Terminal2. For your info, Terminal1 and Terminal2 are already very nice lor, much nicer than the airports in Bangkok and Taipei in my opinion.

Terminal3 Basement floor is just like a mini-shopping center lor, with a variety of shops selling clothes, shoes, pastries, souveniers and even a NTUC Fairprice. Food available in Terminal3 is also a tad much better. One big KOP ITIAM, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, Ah Kun Toast... Great to be able to work in the airport eh? Haha..

Because the time then was about 2230, most of the shops were already closed or closing, so nothing much to shop around. Then because Leny's flight is touching down at the Budget Terminal, we made our way to the Budget Terminal.

From Terminal3, one have to take the tram to Terminal2/Terminal1, then transfer to the free shuttle bus. A bit ma fan, so we just drove from Terminal3 to Budget Terminal.

Going to Budget Terminal from Terminal3, it was like WAH PIANG! The contrast is damn big. Ha. The impression of Budget Terminal in my mind was completely destroyed. NO TIGER AIRWAYS & NO CEBU PACIFIC man. I'm sorry, but I thought the Budget Terminal was quite pathetic. Haha. This is probably why it costs much cheaper to depart and arrive at Budget Terminal.

Anyway, I guess if u are traveling overseas and want to check in early to use free internet access at the many computer terminals, or shop at the many Duty Free Shopping shops, or to use the OSIM foot massager for free, then please pay a little more to take flights leaving from Terminal1, Terminal2 or Terminal3. I guess, WHAT YOU PAY IS WHAT YOU GET.