Asia’s business air travel is taking off fast, and Singapore is making a bold move to stay ahead: the massive new Changi Terminal 5 (T5).

In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong chats with ATPI’s Ali Hussain about what’s fuelling the boom in the region and how T5 fits into the region’s aviation future.

Plus, they dive into how tech, tariffs, and traveller expectations are shaping Singapore’s ambitions to stay the region’s go-to air hub.

Highlights:

02:07 Asia’s business travel growth

05:01 Bright spots in Asean

06:48 Will tariffs impact travel?

08:46 Can Singapore keep up as a hub?

10:47 Will building Changi Terminal 5 pay off?

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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)

With Ali Hussain, regional managing director, ATPI Asia

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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