Changi Airport Group and Plaza Premium Group Partner to Launch Enhanced Private Terminal and Lifestyle Destination at Changi Airport

(IN SHORT) Changi Airport Group has begun redevelopment of its former CIP terminal into a new premium travel and lifestyle destination set to open in mid-2027. The project includes a redesigned private terminal operated in partnership with Plaza Premium Group, offering personalized services, luxury lounges, private suites, and bespoke dining experiences for premium travelers. Complementing this is an expanded Hub & Spoke cluster featuring new dining, wellness, and community-focused facilities, including an amphitheatre and open-air plaza. The development aims to meet growing demand for tailored airport experiences while enhancing Changi Airport’s role as a global aviation hub and lifestyle destination.

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 2026-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) has commenced redevelopment works on the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal at Singapore Changi Airport, introducing a new premium travel and lifestyle destination designed to elevate the passenger experience. Scheduled to open in mid-2027, the project will feature a redesigned private terminal alongside an expanded Hub & Spoke amenities cluster, reshaping the southern section of Terminal 2 into a more integrated and sophisticated environment.

At the heart of the development is a new private terminal, which will be jointly operated by CAG and Plaza Premium Group. The facility is intended to deliver a fully personalised journey for premium travelers, offering seamless services from arrival to boarding. Guests will have access to a refined space that includes a luxury lounge, bar, private suites, and bespoke dining options, all designed with a focus on comfort, privacy, and understated elegance. The terminal will also include a high-end, flexible event venue capable of accommodating larger groups and private gatherings.

According to Ang Siew Min, the initiative reflects evolving traveler expectations, with more passengers seeking tailored, high-quality experiences beyond traditional airport offerings. The enhanced private terminal will cater to this demand while being complemented by nearby curated dining and wellness experiences.

Mei Mei Song highlighted that the collaboration brings together Plaza Premium Group’s global expertise in airport hospitality with Changi Airport’s operational excellence. The partnership aims to set a new benchmark for seamless, end-to-end premium services, focusing on personalization and efficiency for discerning travelers.

Alongside the private terminal, the expanded Hub & Spoke cluster will introduce a broader mix of lifestyle offerings. The development will feature new dining concepts, wellness facilities, and pet-friendly spaces designed to serve both passengers and the local community. A key highlight will be Changi Airport’s first covered amphitheatre and an open-air plaza, providing a venue for events ranging from small gatherings to mid-scale performances and community activities.

Located near Terminal 2 and the upcoming Hotel Indigo, the combined development is expected to transform this part of the airport into a vibrant hub that blends travel, leisure, and lifestyle elements. By integrating premium services with accessible public spaces, the project reflects CAG’s broader strategy to enhance both passenger experience and community engagement.

As one of Asia’s leading aviation hubs, Singapore Changi Airport continues to expand its offerings beyond traditional airport functions, reinforcing its reputation for innovation, connectivity, and service excellence.

About Changi Airport Group

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairport.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN,ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. It also manages the Changi East development project, which includes the building of a new Terminal 5 for Changi Airport. CAG also operates Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages airports around the world.
One of Asia’s most connected international aviation hubs, Changi Airport links Singapore directly to about 170 cities globally, with close to 100 airlines operating more than 7,300 flights weekly. Jewel Changi Airport, a multi-dimensional lifestyle destination, opened in April 2019, bringing Changi Airport’s shopping and dining offering to over 700 F&B and retail outlets. Changi is the world’s most awarded airport, having received over 700 accolades for its consistent and excellent airport staff service, passenger experience and safety standards.

SOURCE: Changi Airport