“We are extremely disappointed that the Changi Airport Group has chosen to unilaterally announce a plan to relocate the Jetstar Group to Terminal 4 at Changi International Airport, before any agreement has been reached,” it said at the time.
“A joint study was only agreed to be undertaken last week and this announcement completely disregards that agreement and the impact a move would have on our customers, our people, and our operations.”
Jetstar Group added then that until an agreement is reached, it had no intention of moving.
The Jetstar Group mainly operates out of Terminal 1 at Changi Airport, with limited arrivals at Terminal 2.
On Aug 30, Transport Minister S Iswaran said that CAG and the Jetstar Group were in discussions to ensure that Jetstar’s operations remain effective and that the needs of its passengers are met.
“It is important to do this well rather than do it fast,” Mr Iswaran said at the time.
“If it means taking a little bit more time, but making sure that all the key elements are taken care of well, to the reasonable satisfaction of all the parties involved, then I think that should be our priority. And I think that’s the basis on which both parties are working together.”
According to CAG’s initial plan, the Jetstar Group was expected to move to Terminal 4 on Oct 25, joining airlines such as AirAsia, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air.