There is no stress with Changi. It’s relaxing and EASY. Easy arrival, easy departure and lovely areas. Changi should be the blueprint for every airport.
No other airport makes me feel good in it, Changi airport is definitely THE ONE. Who cares what the world says. Keep up your good clean look and video 😜
What a brilliant presentation. I was entertained from beginning to end by your vibrant and happy manner. You truly enjoy what you are doing and it is contagious. Changi is a fantastic airport as you stated. Thank you.
Earlier this week I came through Changi - finally managed to go and see the Jewel and the waterfall - and I was sending pics of the various sights to friends saying "this is an airport". I tried finding the T2 waterfall - but now realize it's land-side, not air-side. Pity I didn't know that ahead of time. The automated immigration/emigration works like a charm - just a pity your passport is no longer stamped! Changi is truly world-class - what an airport! Great video, keep it up!
I agree that Doha Airport is NOT better than Singapore airport! In fact their new opening of the garden in the terminal is like copying our garden by the bay except no waterfall! Well, just because it is within the transit area then they are considered number 1?! FYI, I often transit in Doha. Also there is no hot water around. Only drinking fountain. Not as many facilities as ours.
@@ritalee4964 > it’s huge…that’s it… Been there last December for a trip to the UK…and honestly, it left a bitter after taste. Kansai airport is much smaller, spartan…but somehow, I feel so much more at ease than Doha. Changi, to me, still is the best airport.
As a local and someone that flies quite a bit Changi is the best always ...for me it's not just because I am a citizen or even because it's huge and has lots of ENT and eateries etc that you did so well in your video but that it feels home even for a foreigner passing thru... it is not like any other airport ...the only other airport I dare say I like is ICN in Seoul Korea...even Hong Kong does not cut it for me...and doha and worse still Dubai they are just huge but gives you a very u welcome feeling...and lately yes it's the smoothest way to fly out or fly in to Singapore and living in Tampines I am just a ten to twelve min ride in cab...yet I always check in early to enjoy this awesome airport ...❤proud to be a Singaporean indeed...and how many major airports have carpeting?
I flew from hk to changi and onwards to hamad. Hamad is terrible imo. Changi was easy to navigate, approachable staff, relatively affordable food and jewel is brilliant!
I never understood why Doha airport is the number 1. Coffee costs USD 8 and while a slice of preheated pizza is USD 9. Dont even get me started the burger king price. The fast food and coffee cost so much lesser in Changi airport.
I totally agree with you! I have been traveling for around 20 years and have been to both airports several times. So far no airport has came close to Changi. Its efficiency, customer service and offerings are unmatched. I do not believe in ratings anymore. It can be totally misleading. Experience it first hand.
Changi may have fallen to #2, but it is still a flawless airport. I was there earlier this year and was stunned by the amazing architecture, design and especially the features of the airport. Overall, it is safe to say that Singapore and Qatar are in a neck-to-neck race for #1 spots in aviation. Doha Hamad and Singapore Changi are the top 2 airports, while Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top 2 airlines of 2024. In 2023, both were in the top 2 as well, just with interchanged positions.
I gave you the 👍 cuz I want to see DOHA airport as I’ve never been there. By the way the Singapore Airline lounge in Changi is one of the best I’ve been to. There were so many food options!
‘Pia Say’ to be No.1 all the time. No way Changi becomes no.2 unless the efficiencies takes a tumble. Comes Terminal 5 in a couple of years, no other airports can compared.
It’s been 35 years since I transit thru Changi a couple of times. It was huge but obviously not complete at the time. It’s wonderful to see what it became. Good use of historical location and beautiful outcome
There are also the sunflower garden and the cactus garden. During our last trip, we decided to run around and tour the airport just like many foreigners before leave our flight. There is just so much to do that we did not get to complete our "bucket list" before we had to run for the flight. Thank you for loving our airport. Let's look forward to the gigantic T5.
aha yes, actually a few more mini gardens all over the place too :) I felt the same... I never expected so many things to do in an airport. Definitely! I hope they finish early hahah
@@dashingheights Thanks to all your valuable information shared I feel at ease and my trip to Singapore next week will be an easy flowing one! I'm forever appreciative. 🙏😁Keep up the great work 💫
Jewel Changi Airport was one of my most visited (since being my most favourite until the Punggol Digital District is ready, another mixed-use development) shopping malls since it's opening and I remember visiting almost every weekends (mainly on Saturday) during the first year as I really love this attraction and especially seeing the skytrain and rain vortex in the middle is really outstanding for a small but well developed country. It is no doubt being one of the best airports in the world and probably throughout the Southeast countries, would love to see this airport being ranked first again next year
Love heading over to terminal 3 for a bowl of pho, and sometimes exploring the city whenever layover is long enough. One thing I don’t like about the airport is security. Security is done at the gates so that there is no way to take bottled water, coffee or canned sodas on board.
To me Changi is still No 1 ! Who actually flys to Doha anyway sia ! I would say i wish there was some kind of airport train between T4 to T1,2,3. rather than the bus service. But that's due to my selfish reason as I usually fly on Cathay which arrives at T4 lol. That said T4 getting taxi/ Grab the service is good. But yeah a good hour to check in is fine. As a child i grew up around Loyang so yeah i use to go to T1 viewing floor back in the days. So yeah makes me sad to see Changi slip into 2nd place LOL.
Thank you for this awesome guide. Can I use the early check-in service if I'm departing from Terminal 4, or is it strictly for passengers departing from Terminal 1?
Thanks for your kind words! Yes you can, you can enter the transit area from ANY terminal. Just take note of where the shuttle bus is to bring you to T4 :)
Security checks at the gates are a massive pest. Keeping your water isn't important. (Maybe it's secretly gin? That would make more sense.) Passengers are told to go to the gate early because of that delay. The screens will say your flight is "boarding" when it's not. Basically, they lie to you because of the size of the airport and the delays caused by security at the gate. It's frustrating normally, but it's worse when there is an actual delay! My experience last time: Screens say my flight is boarding. I walk from the lounge to the gate (10 mins). Go through security. It's now about 20 mins before departure. Boarding isn't happening. There's been no announcement. I ask one of the staff, who admits the flight is delayed. The screens still haven't been updated. I walk back to the lounge. Have another drink. Use the internet. Then walk back to the gate when boarding is announced. Back through security again. In total, I spent 30 mins of my last hour in Changi walking to and from the gate. One of the most irritating airports in the world when there's a delay, because they lie to you even when it's clear the aircraft will be late.
ah yea i feel your pain. I also hate to be waiting for boarding. thats why i prefer to be the last ones to board because i dont want to be the sucker waiting for nobody hahahahah
I still believe Changi is number 1. Nature and beautiful tropical gardens. Representing the lush gardens of Singapore. Just georgeous. Singapore will remain number 1 in this category forever.
Ranked 1 2 or 3? Who cares? We all know Changi has got the package that we all want. First, lots of flights to where you want to be. Next, even if the weather is less than brilliant, taking off and landing is mostly on time. As I understand it, this is a product of A grade computer systems working hand in hand with experienced and talented air traffic controllers. The baggage handling system works marvelously well. There are no issues if you have a quick transfer. As the vlog suggests, getting to the airport via both public transport or private vehicle is a snap. Then there is the smooth efficient baggage reception and immigration/ emigration practices. Bags are quick drop off while who gets into and out of the country is something that has zero impact on my comings and goings. For me at least, this is less than a five minute experience. The shopping and F&B facilities are second to none. However, there are issues. The Singapore Airlines Lounges just don't have the capacity needed. If I am on a three hour transfer I want a shower! Security at the gate is a total drag. Having to stand in a line for nearly an hour to get into the gate area is as dull as dishwater. Drinking water and toilets on the other side would be wonderful. Cheers M
It should be noted that this stuff doesn't really open until around 8 or 9 am. There is not much 24 hour action in case you have a late night or early flight. The waterfall doesn't even start until around 10.
Im Malaysian....not Singaporean, but i have to say, my No.1 best airport ,forever is CHANGI! no 1 can beat! Even the security at boarding gate also super friendly, talk in right tone of voice. all this Skytrax...🤭🤭🤭🤭i dont have to say much! U know, i know la!
I don't like that Changi Airport places the security check at the last step because there are no toilets in the waiting room. And I don't like having to go through a security check right after getting off the plane. There are also customs officials who often have bad faces. Otherwise, it's the best airports. PS: Going to Singapore tomorrow (our National Day holiday)
ah yea most of the boarding room has no toilet! hahahah indeed many security staff can smile more :) Welcome to Singapore!! I hope you have a fruitful visit
Heya, for a more local & cultural experience, take a walk around Chinatown & Little India, stopping by the local markets such as Hong Lim Market, Maxwell Food Center, Tekka Center. Start the day VERY hungry because you'll chance upon LOTS of food options ;)
oh my i never knew seletar airport has civilian flight. Thanks for asking now I learnt something new. I'll read up about it and see if there's something i can cover :)
@@dashingheights currently there is only firefly between SG seletar and MY subang. scoot will be flying between changi and subang starting september, but only 5 flights per week (most likely testing the market first) so seletar will still be the main route to subang, at least until scoot increases the frequency. some people still prefer to fly to KL via subang because it is closer to the city center, even though firefly is usually more expensive than air asia and scoot via changi and KLIA. it is more for time saving than cost saving.
Is there any logical explanation for not allowing water before security check while after that water is available everywhere and can be brought to the plane? Please explain
from what i know, water and explosives are indistinguishable from the x-ray machines. Hence they disallow any water / liquid through the security checkpoints
Skytrax has been discredited by many flight reviewers. Particularly people have accused them of taking some sort of bribes or extreme bias regarding rating Lufthansa a 5 star airline for having a 'future' world class business class product that isn't in service to this day.
I agree that Changi is a very good airport, but if you want to know why it fell to number 2 and whether it is fair, you should compare with the number 1 airport! You are only promoting Changi and not analysing the issue!
This vid doesnt address the elephante in the room. Who is number 1, and why they are number 1? Instead of self psychoing that we are number 1, yes i am sg too, lets look at others whom are doing good. See what they have done good and how certain aspects we can consider to adopt or do even better. Sry. Didnt bother to watch the full vid. Only watched 4 seconds of the whole vid, only to realised its all the self praise without going to experience what others have. Its the same. Many felt the gov is good. But when they go other countries, only than they realise some things we can do better. Similarly for ppl whom always are criticising on our own gov, they go overseas see many aspects that they ought to do better, is blatently ignored by their gov, than they know how good our gov is. Nothing is perfect. Its better to have multiple views in order not to be myopic. Sincerely hope u can do a fair video review of the airport that took over as number and say why they deserve it.
Thanks for your POV! The plan was to document the merits in Changi that’s worth #1, and then review DOHA in the next installment :) i didnt know how well this topic will be received hence i didnt do it in 1 shot
I walked a long way in Doha Airport to train station from terminal to terminal . How good it is I cannot comment because I didnt go around. To me Doha Airport is not very good, the Qatar Government uses money to buy the No. 1.
May not be #1 this year, but still overall #1. Changi had been voted #1 twelve times before. This year's winner; has won only 3 times, which is a far, far cry away.
Thank you for the report. CHANGI is great... But one thing that makes CHANGI the worst airport is the people who work there. The majority of them are rude unsympathetic and hostile. They do not want to be bothered if we ask for something. SO UNFRIENDLY AIRPORT !!!!
It’s thinly sliced pork, marinated in a local honey type sauce & cooked over a slow fire. It’s really delicious. I think of it as Singapore’s version of our marinated baby back ribs in the United States minus the ribs😂🤣
yes exactly as @kismet2354 said it hahah it doesnt look like meat, but it's actually super easy to eat and enjoy :) Although i only showed big slices, they also sell in small packs of biteable pieces too. Those might be more first timer friendly, and it's super convenient to eat as a snack! I often pack this for hiking trips because it's satisfying and calorie dense
As a woman, I would never want to go to Doha, especially after that baby fiasco in 2020 where Qatar Airlines in Doha forced female passengers to undergo an invasive gynecological exam. No thanks. I'd rather go to Changi where my rights as a woman are respected.
ooooh i didnt know about this incident before! Thanks for sharing. ref for others: www.sbs.com.au/language/french/en/article/never-again-australian-woman-searched-in-doha-airport-over-abandoned-baby-set-to-sue-qatar/4m15tnz37#:~:text=In%20October%202020%2C%2013%20women,Qatari%20government%20and%20Qatar%20Airways
that's crazy. doha airport isn't even that good.. transited there many times. these top 10 lists are based on informal "surveys" that are sketchy at best with no proper criteria or category
Waiting to clear security just before the flight is something that should be done in tandem with clearing immigration and not at the last minute. Sure, you can enjoy the fabulous airport but you know in the back of your mind you can’t totally relax cause you still have that final clearance. I’ve never understood why that is done-just seems like poor planning.
graph past 20 years number of times 1, 2, ... top 10 whatever looks like crap to singaporeans because we have better world lousy therefore think it as as something then they walk into some malls and see shaded interiors and wonder about the crappy number 1,2 airport versus old-school shopping malls and transport-hubs
There is no stress with Changi. It’s relaxing and EASY. Easy arrival, easy departure and lovely areas. Changi should be the blueprint for every airport.
yeaaa, hard to enjoy other airports after experiencing Changi airport
@@dashingheights Especially those in the United States (where I am from)
But then the area around it haunted
Lies again? Gangbang Of Cars USD SGD
The only people who think Doha is number 1 are people who have never been there.
there are only 2 types of people... hahah
No other airport makes me feel good in it, Changi airport is definitely THE ONE. Who cares what the world says. Keep up your good clean look and video 😜
exactly! Thanks for your kind words :)
What a brilliant presentation. I was entertained from beginning to end by your vibrant and happy manner. You truly enjoy what you are doing and it is contagious. Changi is a fantastic airport as you stated. Thank you.
aw thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed :)
Earlier this week I came through Changi - finally managed to go and see the Jewel and the waterfall - and I was sending pics of the various sights to friends saying "this is an airport". I tried finding the T2 waterfall - but now realize it's land-side, not air-side. Pity I didn't know that ahead of time. The automated immigration/emigration works like a charm - just a pity your passport is no longer stamped! Changi is truly world-class - what an airport! Great video, keep it up!
yaa it used to be a fun occasion to look back at our passports and see where we've been.
Please come by again, there are many things to see!
I agree that Doha Airport is NOT better than Singapore airport! In fact their new opening of the garden in the terminal is like copying our garden by the bay except no waterfall! Well, just because it is within the transit area then they are considered number 1?! FYI, I often transit in Doha. Also there is no hot water around. Only drinking fountain. Not as many facilities as ours.
glad im not the only one who think so ;)
@@ritalee4964 > it’s huge…that’s it…
Been there last December for a trip to the UK…and honestly, it left a bitter after taste.
Kansai airport is much smaller, spartan…but somehow, I feel so much more at ease than Doha.
Changi, to me, still is the best airport.
Thanks for the fair and impartial video. Super!
Thanks for your kind words!
Another great video about Singapore. Please continue ❤😊
Thank you!! Will do :)
As a local and someone that flies quite a bit Changi is the best always ...for me it's not just because I am a citizen or even because it's huge and has lots of ENT and eateries etc that you did so well in your video but that it feels home even for a foreigner passing thru... it is not like any other airport ...the only other airport I dare say I like is ICN in Seoul Korea...even Hong Kong does not cut it for me...and doha and worse still Dubai they are just huge but gives you a very u welcome feeling...and lately yes it's the smoothest way to fly out or fly in to Singapore and living in Tampines I am just a ten to twelve min ride in cab...yet I always check in early to enjoy this awesome airport ...❤proud to be a Singaporean indeed...and how many major airports have carpeting?
and it feels like home each time you fly back :')
Changi will always be number one, along with Singapore Airlines…simply the BEST airline in the world…BY FAR.
@@Eric-jo8uh inflight food has to be looked into though
hahah in their defence, they're good enough that we are complaining about their food
ya i feel the most confident when flying SQ
I flew from hk to changi and onwards to hamad. Hamad is terrible imo. Changi was easy to navigate, approachable staff, relatively affordable food and jewel is brilliant!
Nice of them to let you explore the pool area even though it was was technically closed! This airport is gorgeous ❤️
ya the receptionist really went out of his way :) gorgeous indeed!
Really love your charisma and the feel of your videos. Well done Sir! Keep them coming!
aw thanks for your kind words! On it :)
I never understood why Doha airport is the number 1. Coffee costs USD 8 and while a slice of preheated pizza is USD 9. Dont even get me started the burger king price. The fast food and coffee cost so much lesser in Changi airport.
justice for Changi Airport!!!!
Paying for status in scamtrax?
I totally agree with you! I have been traveling for around 20 years and have been to both airports several times. So far no airport has came close to Changi. Its efficiency, customer service and offerings are unmatched. I do not believe in ratings anymore. It can be totally misleading. Experience it first hand.
Nowhere else does an airport experience gets better than Changi, not even Doha.
You can decent kopi in Changi airport for less than USD 2.
Changi may have fallen to #2, but it is still a flawless airport. I was there earlier this year and was stunned by the amazing architecture, design and especially the features of the airport.
Overall, it is safe to say that Singapore and Qatar are in a neck-to-neck race for #1 spots in aviation. Doha Hamad and Singapore Changi are the top 2 airports, while Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top 2 airlines of 2024. In 2023, both were in the top 2 as well, just with interchanged positions.
heheh let's do a fair comparison ;)
I gave you the 👍 cuz I want to see DOHA airport as I’ve never been there. By the way the Singapore Airline lounge in Changi is one of the best I’ve been to. There were so many food options!
hahah now i want to review the SQ lounge!
‘Pia Say’ to be No.1 all the time.
No way Changi becomes no.2 unless the efficiencies takes a tumble.
Comes Terminal 5 in a couple of years, no other airports can compared.
heheh im looking forward to T5!
amazing video! keep it up! 😆
Thank you!!!
It’s been 35 years since I transit thru Changi a couple of times. It was huge but obviously not complete at the time. It’s wonderful to see what it became. Good use of historical location and beautiful outcome
Wao that’s a long time ago! Come again soon and experience firsthand ;)
There are also the sunflower garden and the cactus garden. During our last trip, we decided to run around and tour the airport just like many foreigners before leave our flight. There is just so much to do that we did not get to complete our "bucket list" before we had to run for the flight. Thank you for loving our airport. Let's look forward to the gigantic T5.
aha yes, actually a few more mini gardens all over the place too :)
I felt the same... I never expected so many things to do in an airport.
Definitely! I hope they finish early hahah
Singapore Changi Airport should be and is still the BEST airport in the world!!
Agree!
Informative video! 😊
Wheee I'm glad it helps to inform you more ;)
This is a good presentation, but still Changi Airport is my favorite. I enjoyed watching your channel!
Same, always felt relaxed coming home to changi :) thank you for your support!
Alternate title: "Why Changi Airport shouldn't have fallen to number 2"
hahahah actually i wanted to put a question mark "Why Changi Airport Fell to Number 2??"
Agree. Title is misleading and click baity
I desperately need that Doha comparison!!! Can't wait!!! Wish i could like multiple times. 😂
hahah share with your family and friends ;)
You make me laugh😂 Thank you for the valuable info!
you made me smile! yay to sharing joy to one another :)
@@dashingheights Thanks to all your valuable information shared I feel at ease and my trip to Singapore next week will be an easy flowing one! I'm forever appreciative. 🙏😁Keep up the great work 💫
that's great :) I hope you have a fruitful trip! I'll do my best ^^
Jewel Changi Airport was one of my most visited (since being my most favourite until the Punggol Digital District is ready, another mixed-use development) shopping malls since it's opening and I remember visiting almost every weekends (mainly on Saturday) during the first year as I really love this attraction and especially seeing the skytrain and rain vortex in the middle is really outstanding for a small but well developed country. It is no doubt being one of the best airports in the world and probably throughout the Southeast countries, would love to see this airport being ranked first again next year
Yes let's look forward to that!
I just visited Doha airport in July. Changi Airport still the best
yay happy to hear!
Both are sweetmeat shops
Love heading over to terminal 3 for a bowl of pho, and sometimes exploring the city whenever layover is long enough. One thing I don’t like about the airport is security. Security is done at the gates so that there is no way to take bottled water, coffee or canned sodas on board.
same... i wish i can bring my own picnic to my long flights
To me Changi is still No 1 ! Who actually flys to Doha anyway sia ! I would say i wish there was some kind of airport train between T4 to T1,2,3. rather than the bus service. But that's due to my selfish reason as I usually fly on Cathay which arrives at T4 lol. That said T4 getting taxi/ Grab the service is good. But yeah a good hour to check in is fine. As a child i grew up around Loyang so yeah i use to go to T1 viewing floor back in the days. So yeah makes me sad to see Changi slip into 2nd place LOL.
I gotta admit the flights to US/EU via DOHA are more affordable 🤣 understandable, i also feel T4 v out of the way
Hello, 2nd best is still world class. Probably the only airport in the world which is less than 30mins ride away from the CBD
Hahahah FIRST class then ;)
lol you haven’t flown much. Haneda, Sydney just 2 examples
Thanks!
omg this is the first time i get a super. Thanks alot you made my day :')
Thank you for this awesome guide. Can I use the early check-in service if I'm departing from Terminal 4, or is it strictly for passengers departing from Terminal 1?
Thanks for your kind words! Yes you can, you can enter the transit area from ANY terminal. Just take note of where the shuttle bus is to bring you to T4 :)
I was really in one breath for me too as well ....so quick and fast
next challenge is 1 blink
Security checks at the gates are a massive pest. Keeping your water isn't important. (Maybe it's secretly gin? That would make more sense.) Passengers are told to go to the gate early because of that delay. The screens will say your flight is "boarding" when it's not. Basically, they lie to you because of the size of the airport and the delays caused by security at the gate. It's frustrating normally, but it's worse when there is an actual delay!
My experience last time: Screens say my flight is boarding. I walk from the lounge to the gate (10 mins). Go through security. It's now about 20 mins before departure. Boarding isn't happening. There's been no announcement. I ask one of the staff, who admits the flight is delayed. The screens still haven't been updated. I walk back to the lounge. Have another drink. Use the internet. Then walk back to the gate when boarding is announced. Back through security again. In total, I spent 30 mins of my last hour in Changi walking to and from the gate. One of the most irritating airports in the world when there's a delay, because they lie to you even when it's clear the aircraft will be late.
ah yea i feel your pain. I also hate to be waiting for boarding. thats why i prefer to be the last ones to board because i dont want to be the sucker waiting for nobody hahahahah
I still believe Changi is number 1. Nature and beautiful tropical gardens. Representing the lush gardens of Singapore. Just georgeous. Singapore will remain number 1 in this category forever.
I concur :)
U share about how good Changi airport is upfront but not why it fell to #2. I gave up after 3min. Your video title is click baity & quite misleading
aiyo i meant it as me complaining "WHYY?!", sorry about the miscomm!
i hope you get a thousand likes! 😆
hahahahah DOHA IM COMING
RIP to my wallet xD
Ranked 1 2 or 3? Who cares?
We all know Changi has got the package that we all want.
First, lots of flights to where you want to be.
Next, even if the weather is less than brilliant, taking off and landing is mostly on time. As I understand it, this is a product of A grade computer systems working hand in hand with experienced and talented air traffic controllers.
The baggage handling system works marvelously well. There are no issues if you have a quick transfer.
As the vlog suggests, getting to the airport via both public transport or private vehicle is a snap.
Then there is the smooth efficient baggage reception and immigration/ emigration practices. Bags are quick drop off while who gets into and out of the country is something that has zero impact on my comings and goings. For me at least, this is less than a five minute experience.
The shopping and F&B facilities are second to none.
However, there are issues.
The Singapore Airlines Lounges just don't have the capacity needed. If I am on a three hour transfer I want a shower!
Security at the gate is a total drag. Having to stand in a line for nearly an hour to get into the gate area is as dull as dishwater. Drinking water and toilets on the other side would be wonderful.
Cheers
M
ah i have not explored the lounges yet! I agree waiting for security is such a bummer
Thanks for sharing
it was my pleasure!
Absolutely agree
yes!!
Qatar bought the World Cup hosting so no surprises 😂
haiya the SG F1 crowd not as impactful it seems hahah
It should be noted that this stuff doesn't really open until around 8 or 9 am. There is not much 24 hour action in case you have a late night or early flight. The waterfall doesn't even start until around 10.
Ya hahah i went at 6 am and the waterfall was still sleeping
Im Malaysian....not Singaporean, but i have to say, my No.1 best airport ,forever is CHANGI! no 1 can beat! Even the security at boarding gate also super friendly, talk in right tone of voice. all this Skytrax...🤭🤭🤭🤭i dont have to say much! U know, i know la!
hahahah at least we know for sure which is number 1 to us
I don't like that Changi Airport places the security check at the last step because there are no toilets in the waiting room.
And I don't like having to go through a security check right after getting off the plane.
There are also customs officials who often have bad faces.
Otherwise, it's the best airports.
PS: Going to Singapore tomorrow (our National Day holiday)
ah yea most of the boarding room has no toilet!
hahahah indeed many security staff can smile more :)
Welcome to Singapore!! I hope you have a fruitful visit
I love Singapore airport
me too!
You need to show us the Doha airport
hahahah come on like the video ;)
Hi Dashing Heights. What would you suggest to spend time on for 2 days going to places where locals love and places where locals eat near it.
Heya, for a more local & cultural experience, take a walk around Chinatown & Little India, stopping by the local markets such as Hong Lim Market, Maxwell Food Center, Tekka Center.
Start the day VERY hungry because you'll chance upon LOTS of food options ;)
Please go to Doha airport, so i don't have to. 😅
heheheh let's see how many likes the video get
there is nothing at seletar, but do you have any plan to try the seletar - subang route?
oh my i never knew seletar airport has civilian flight. Thanks for asking now I learnt something new. I'll read up about it and see if there's something i can cover :)
@@dashingheights currently there is only firefly between SG seletar and MY subang. scoot will be flying between changi and subang starting september, but only 5 flights per week (most likely testing the market first) so seletar will still be the main route to subang, at least until scoot increases the frequency.
some people still prefer to fly to KL via subang because it is closer to the city center, even though firefly is usually more expensive than air asia and scoot via changi and KLIA. it is more for time saving than cost saving.
nice thanks for the info!!
Cos Doha paid for the first spot
hahahahah theres a chance, hard to say, but probability is not zero!
@@dashingheights more like 99.99%
Duty free is a rip off especially the alcohol……
ya they make it sound it's cheaper to buy there but NOPEE
Is there any logical explanation for not allowing water before security check while after that water is available everywhere and can be brought to the plane? Please explain
from what i know, water and explosives are indistinguishable from the x-ray machines.
Hence they disallow any water / liquid through the security checkpoints
could be ethanol
hahahah it's perfectly fine to drink alcohol onboard tho
So what to be in number 2?
fix the rank heheh
Perfect video bro ,following u from afrca ❤
Thank you for your generous words, hello Africa ^^
I went to Changi and I notice that the staff is not accommodating. Maybe one of the reasons they dropped to number 2.
They can't accommodate everyone there are rules and regulations.
ohnoooo sorry about your visit. USUALLY the staffs are very professional
I was approaching a counter and this lady suddenly placed a sign that says it’s close. Quite rude actually.
Shouldn’t the new beijing airport be a lot better? I saw it’s really advanced
Oo i havent been there before!
Doesn’t matter what they say, I don’t go anywhere near no 1 airport. I just not travelling by there.
Could be fun to transit by SG and have a look :)
Well Changi no. 1 because of hard work not because of 'OIL' or 'MONEY" for the spot
hahah let's investigate ;)
Doha airport review pls, thks
Let’s do it!
I dont like that you cant bring water in the plane, even if you bought it inside the departure area
same... to us normal people water is water :
Skytrax has been discredited by many flight reviewers. Particularly people have accused them of taking some sort of bribes or extreme bias regarding rating Lufthansa a 5 star airline for having a 'future' world class business class product that isn't in service to this day.
waao i've not heard of this before. thanks for sharing!
An excellent review. But too many hand gestures are distracting
thank you!! sorry about that... i still struggle about where to put my hands hahah
Early!
more worms for you ;)
I agree that Changi is a very good airport, but if you want to know why it fell to number 2 and whether it is fair, you should compare with the number 1 airport! You are only promoting Changi and not analysing the issue!
planning on that ;)
So which airport is now in top place? Of course, like many travellers, Changi airport is still the best!
DOHA Hamad Airport in Qatar! heheh yes I'm one of them ;)
This vid doesnt address the elephante in the room. Who is number 1, and why they are number 1? Instead of self psychoing that we are number 1, yes i am sg too, lets look at others whom are doing good. See what they have done good and how certain aspects we can consider to adopt or do even better. Sry. Didnt bother to watch the full vid. Only watched 4 seconds of the whole vid, only to realised its all the self praise without going to experience what others have.
Its the same. Many felt the gov is good. But when they go other countries, only than they realise some things we can do better. Similarly for ppl whom always are criticising on our own gov, they go overseas see many aspects that they ought to do better, is blatently ignored by their gov, than they know how good our gov is.
Nothing is perfect. Its better to have multiple views in order not to be myopic.
Sincerely hope u can do a fair video review of the airport that took over as number and say why they deserve it.
Thanks for your POV! The plan was to document the merits in Changi that’s worth #1, and then review DOHA in the next installment :) i didnt know how well this topic will be received hence i didnt do it in 1 shot
I got so annoyed when I reached to Indonesia, IT WAS TAKING LONGER TO TAKE MY LUGGAGE AND MY KID STROLLER/pram
ohnOoo hahah the worst feeling is wanting to go home already but stuck waiting for luggage :')
Love you bro❤🫶
Thanks for the love!!!
So when are you going to Doha? 😉
haaahahah leave a like i'll go ;)
@@dashingheights deal!
I mixed up likes and views, I thought we were already there ! In views yes but not on likes yet, almost !
It’s inconsistent. Unconsistent is is not a word.
woops thanks for the correction!
I walked a long way in Doha Airport to train station from terminal to terminal . How good it is I cannot comment because I didnt go around. To me Doha Airport is not very good, the Qatar Government uses money to buy the No. 1.
hahahahahha i'll go there and investigate ;)
So…why did Changi Airport fall to no. 2?
Personally, it’ll always be my no. 1 airport!
same!!
Easily the best airport where I do not mind spending an extra hour or two or....
I concur!
May not be #1 this year, but still overall #1. Changi had been voted #1 twelve times before. This year's winner; has won only 3 times, which is a far, far cry away.
hahah yea, i also dont remember them asking me ?!?!
Thank you for the report. CHANGI is great... But one thing that makes CHANGI the worst airport is the people who work there. The majority of them are rude unsympathetic and hostile. They do not want to be bothered if we ask for something. SO UNFRIENDLY AIRPORT !!!!
aw I'm sorry for your terrible experience! I hope you'll have a more pleasant time in the future
Tell me more about this meat, I've seen it often but never dared to try it.
It’s thinly sliced pork, marinated in a local honey type sauce & cooked over a slow fire. It’s really delicious. I think of it as Singapore’s version of our marinated baby back ribs in the United States minus the ribs😂🤣
yes exactly as @kismet2354 said it hahah
it doesnt look like meat, but it's actually super easy to eat and enjoy :)
Although i only showed big slices, they also sell in small packs of biteable pieces too. Those might be more first timer friendly, and it's super convenient to eat as a snack! I often pack this for hiking trips because it's satisfying and calorie dense
It would be good if bak kwa comes in 2 levels of sweetness. Normal and 50% sugar reduced.
As a woman, I would never want to go to Doha, especially after that baby fiasco in 2020 where Qatar Airlines in Doha forced female passengers to undergo an invasive gynecological exam. No thanks. I'd rather go to Changi where my rights as a woman are respected.
ooooh i didnt know about this incident before! Thanks for sharing.
ref for others: www.sbs.com.au/language/french/en/article/never-again-australian-woman-searched-in-doha-airport-over-abandoned-baby-set-to-sue-qatar/4m15tnz37#:~:text=In%20October%202020%2C%2013%20women,Qatari%20government%20and%20Qatar%20Airways
Been to both DOH and SIN, I think the result is very fishy!!
HMMMMMMM
What’s wrong with world number 2? 😅😅😅
Nothing wrong being #2… except can you imagine if Usain Bolt finished first place then he was given SILVER??
every frequent flyer knows that Changi is the best airport and Doha is number 1 only because they paid for the ranking....
hahahahahhaah iykyk?!?
that's crazy. doha airport isn't even that good.. transited there many times. these top 10 lists are based on informal "surveys" that are sketchy at best with no proper criteria or category
Hahah im not too sure but online theyre the “biggest” ranker
Waiting to clear security just before the flight is something that should be done in tandem with clearing immigration and not at the last minute. Sure, you can enjoy the fabulous airport but you know in the back of your mind you can’t totally relax cause you still have that final clearance. I’ve never understood why that is done-just seems like poor planning.
even better... NO WAIT!
S'pore lost its glory... the downfall had started..
ohnoooooo hopefully not!
Whats wrong being No. 2 its just a number. The experience is what that matters.
imagine if you finish the race 1st place but given 2nd place....
Security before boarding the plane? That is the most stupid idea. Bad Bad Bad.
well not too bad so far the planes are coming in and out fine
Because it's not number 1or 3. So easy. 😅😅😅😅😅
Haiyaaaa not number 4 also right
If i dont know, you are a paid Changi promoter. 😂😅
hahah sadly I dont get paid... but it's the only way to give unobstructed criticism!
graph past 20 years
number of times
1, 2, ... top 10
whatever
looks like crap to singaporeans because we have better
world lousy therefore think it as as something
then they walk into some malls and see shaded interiors and wonder about the crappy number 1,2 airport versus old-school shopping malls and transport-hubs
just because you come from industrialized developed country doesn't mean you know anything. you might as well be from third-turd world
holland-v number-one for 放飞机.?
Doha better than Changi? Wkwkwkwkwkwkw. What a joke. Doha isn't even #2 or in the top 10...
well well well the masses have spoken ;)
废话，你国能年年排前三吗？
heheh SG clinched the top 3 every year!
Singaporeans doesn’t really care about ranking unlike some other.
get number 1 still quite cool leh hahahah
Of course, it's a city state! No worries 😂
It’s inconsistent. Unconsistent is is not a word.
woops thanks for the correction!