Singapore's Changi and rival hubs wage battle of airport megamalls

City-state's greenery-filled Jewel complex looks to make layovers fun

Changi Airport's Jewel mall features a 40-meter-high waterfall and plenty of plants.

MAYUKO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

July 22, 2019 13:18 JST

SINGAPORE -- Singapore's Changi Airport and other Asian hubs are building large commercial facilities to generate extra cash, in addition to expanding runways and other aviation infrastructure.

Changi faces stiff competition from other regional hubs, such as Hong Kong International Airport, which relies heavily on Chinese passengers. The Hong Kong airport's SkyCity complex includes a hotel due for completion in 2020 and commercial facilities set to open after 2023.