Months of dry runs wind down at Changi's T4 ahead of Oct 31 debut

Singapore

MAJOR trials to fine-tune operations at Changi Airport's Terminal 4 have been held in the run-up to its launch on Oct 31.

The first flights to arrive and depart from the terminal, which has been fitted with new technologies and systems, will be operated by Cathay Pacific. Flight CX659 from Hong Kong will touch down at Changi at 5.40am that day, and flight CX650 will make the return journey at 6.50am.

For a smooth transition, the nine airlines which will operate out of T4 will m…