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You are here : Home | | Skypark takes the stress out of flying
Skypark takes the stress out of flying
Submitted by amir azree on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

* Lifestyle
* Skypark

Ng Suzhen
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 09:20:00
Skypark

LIVELY: Skypark Subang Terminal sets out to be different from other airports
SKYPARK Subang Terminal will stand out from other airports as it injects some lifestyle into the hustle and bustle of rushing to board flights.

“There are two types of people who take flights. One are those who are constantly in a rush. All they need is a business centre to check some emails and they would be on their way. Another type, are those who enjoy a more leisurely time looking around. This is where this terminal offers more than just a place to accommodate flights, we provide a variety of lifestyle choices,” said Subang Skypark Sdn Bhd executive director Tan Sri Ravindran Menon.

These lifestyle choices include restaurants, shops and entertainment like a live jazz band in the evenings. The airport’s interior architecture gives prominence to spaciousness and has wide walkways.
Skypark

ATTRACTION: Live jazz band in the evenings

The terminal has franchise food and beverage outlets such as Starbucks, Big Apple Donuts & Coffee and 1901 Hotdogs. There will soon be a wine bar and a fine dining area.

The Skypark is already operational with some 10 per cent of finishing work left. It can accommodate about 60 flights a day, comprising local and regional arrivals and departures.

It is home to Berjaya Air and Firefly, and both Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia which also operate ticketing offices there.

The 150,000 square-foot terminal is expected to handle 2.5 million passengers by the end of this year.

Private aviation facilities

BESIDES servicing domestic and regional flights, Skypark Subang Terminal’s dedicated private aviation terminal is now fully operational with a runway capable of accommodating a 747 jetliner.

It will serve as the country’s gateway for inbound and outbound corporate and private jets.

Dubbed the Skypark Fixed Based Operations Malaysia, there are plans to use 30 acres of land for hanger facilities to house privatelyowned aircraft.

Private jet travellers will have a bundle of facilities to enjoy. There is a lounge for travellers and a VVIP room for those who want some private rest and relaxation.

Conference rooms are available for business meetings. The airport also has rest areas for pilots and crew members who can enjoy the use of a gym, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms to freshen up and prepare themselves for what might be a long flight ahead.

Originally known as the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Subang Terminal 3, and built in 1993 to cater to Malaysian Airlines’ domestic flights, the airport was subsequently used by private aviation companies when commercial airline operations moved to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang.