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Changi Airport launches baggage tracker for passengers

In an effort to reduce travel-related stress, Changi Airport in Singapore recently introduced a bag-tracking service. The luggage tracker, which is accessible through their iChangi mobile app, provides status information for travellers when they depart, arrive, or change terminals at the airport.

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The function is only offered to travellers departing or transferring from Changi Airport on one of 35 participating airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Finnair, Jetstar Asia, and Air India.

Passengers arriving on these airlines at Changi’s terminals 2 and 3 will be able to utilize the tracker as well. Arrival baggage tracking will be deployed at terminals 1 and 4 by early 2023, with the number of airlines on board expected to grow over time.

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The airport stated on its website that the “iChangi Baggage Tracker” uses a combination of data from the airline you fly with and its own baggage system to show you the path your bags took through Changi Airport.

HOW TO USE THIS FEATURE

Step 1: Scan Your Bag Tag on iChangi app

Simply scan or enter bag tag number into the Baggage Tracker using the iChangi app. You can find your bag tag number on baggage sticker issued at point of checking in.

Step 2: Start Tracking Your Check-in Bags!

Turn on your notifications and iChangi app will keep you updated on the journey of your bag(s)! Enjoy a worry-free trip as we keep you updated on your baggage status.

The baggage tracking function depends on whether you are departing, arriving or transiting at Changi, with the following abilities:

Departing from Changi: You will be able to track your bags from the point of check-in to the point of loading onto the aircraft.
Arriving at Changi: You will be able to track your bags from the point of check-in at your origin airport to the point of delivery to the baggage belt at Changi Airport.
Transiting through Changi: You will be able to track your bags from the point of check-in at your origin airport, through to their arrival in Changi Airport, and to the point of loading onto the aircraft for departure, if both origin and destination flights are operated by participating airlines.

Airport

Toronto’s Abandoned Airport Set to Transform into a Futuristic City

In a bold and visionary move, an abandoned airport in Toronto, Canada, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation into a sprawling mega-city, thanks to an ambitious £12.3 billion ($22 billion CAD) redevelopment plan.

This groundbreaking project has recently been given the green light by local officials and promises to create a vibrant, thriving community over the next three decades. Spanning 370 acres of unused land, the development will see the creation of seven distinct neighborhoods, designed to accommodate up to 83,500 residents.

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What sets this project apart is its commitment to preserving the historical essence of the former airport. Developers have pledged to retain key elements of the site, including 11 aircraft hangars and half a mile of the original runway. These remnants of the past will be ingeniously repurposed, giving the new city a unique character that pays homage to the area’s rich history, particularly its role in aircraft manufacturing during World War II.

The heart of the first mixed-use district will feature the old hangars, which will serve as central hubs for community activities. These iconic structures will be surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, and even a library, all lining the preserved runway, now reimagined as a pedestrian walkway. This blend of the old and the new is expected to attract a diverse range of businesses and residents, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

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The first phase of development is anticipated to generate 7,000 new jobs, providing local residents with opportunities to live and work within the same community. This district will include 2,850 housing units, primarily composed of mid-rise apartment buildings, catering to a variety of lifestyles and needs.

Northcrest Developments, the company behind this visionary project, believes that the unique nature of the development will appeal to businesses seeking distinctive and innovative workspaces that are currently unavailable in the market. According to company spokesperson Goring, “There’s an opportunity to attract companies that actually want to be here but can’t because they can’t find these types of locations.”

As the project progresses, it is expected to become a model for sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending history with modernity.