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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Read, you must: ‘Star Wars' pop-up library lands at Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3 until January 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug 6 — Fans of the Force, hyperspace over to Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3 — because the galaxy just got a lot closer. As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Singapore's National Library Board (NLB) has launched a Star Wars-themed pop-up library that will run until January 24, 2026, Singapore-based news outlet CNA reported today. Perched on the second level near the Skytrain and Jewel linkbridge, the pop-up opens daily from 10am to 10pm, boasting over 2,000 Star Wars titles. Expect everything from the Darth Vader comic series to the Thrawn: Ascendancy trilogy, with plenty more tales from both the Light and Dark sides of the saga. It's not just about reading, either. Visitors can take a Jedi-or-Sith personality quiz, test their trivia skills, and immerse themselves in themed activities that would make even Yoda nod in approval. A robotic arm retrieves a selected title at the 'Star Wars' pop-up library's automated book system. — Picture via Facebook/Cher Pong Ng In a move straight out of a droid workshop, the NLB is piloting an automated book retrieval and return system. Choose a title on the touchscreen kiosk, and a robotic arm will fetch your book — and handle returns — without breaking a sweat (or oil leak). NLB chief executive Ng Cher Pong told CNA the organisation was 'encouraged by the response' to previous pop-up libraries, and is thrilled to work with Disney and Changi Airport Group on this 'fun way for everyone to learn more about one of the world's most fabled universes.' So whether you're a Padawan, a Sith Lord, or just someone killing time before boarding, this library is your hyperspace gateway to adventure — no lightspeed travel required.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
UK travel chaos as Heathrow airport hit with 'technical fault' causing 'severe' delays
Passengers at Heathrow Airport have been impacted by a 'technical fault' that's causing 'severe' delays. A statement released by the airport this morning on social media explained there was an issue causing a key route to Terminals 2 and 3 to be closed. It read: 'Due to a technical issue, the Central Terminal Area tunnel to Terminals 2 and 3 is currently closed. 'Please use public transport to Terminal 5, where train services are available to all other terminals. 'We're working hard to resolve the issue and apologise for the disruption.' Some travellers have shared photos online of the chaos unfolding, with one image showing passengers running up the road with their luggage to cut the building traffic. One penned on X: 'People running with their luggage in the roads. Shameful.' Another added: 'People running dragging cases on the motorway now. Find a solution!' A statement released by the airport this morning on social media explained there was an issue causing a key route to Terminals 2 and 3 to be closed MailOnline has approached Heathrow Airport for comment. National Highways has also shared that the M4 Heathrow Spur entrance into the two terminals is closed and was causing 'severe delays' on the road. They posted to X: The #M4 Heathrow Spur (at J4) into T2 and T3 is being CLOSED. 'For access to #HeathrowAirport please use the #M25 J14 and head towards T5. 'There are already severe delays on the spur road. Please allow extra time if heading to the airport this morning.' Images of traffic filling the motorway were shared alongside the post showing long queues. It comes after an area of Heathrow Terminal 3 was cleared on July 25 while a fire alarm was investigated, which passengers said had caused huge waits for passport control. The alert just after 11am led to the temporary evacuation being carried out by staff for safety reasons, which some travellers complained had led to two-hour queues. National Highways has also shared that the M4 Heathrow Spur entrance into the two terminals is closed and was causing 'severe delays' on the road Christina Warren, who had just arrived on a Virgin Atlantic flight, tweeted: 'Landed at Heathrow an hour early but there was a fire alarm so the line for passport control is literally backed up literally the entire terminal because of a fire alarm going off.' Natalie Berg, another passenger waiting at Heathrow after arriving from the US, added: 'Nearly two hours and line has barely moved at Heathrow. Just been told immigration and baggage reclaim has now reopened so hopefully on the move soon.' And a further traveller wrote: 'Fire crews investigating incident in baggage hall at Heathrow T3 mean security border is currently closed. Very long queue already.' A Heathrow spokeswoman previously told MailOnline: ' Following an earlier fire alarm evacuation in parts of Terminal 3, the incident has now been stood down. We apologise for any disruption caused to journeys.' Passengers were later allowed into the baggage reclaim hall to collect their bags and get on their way. The airport recently pledged to cut waiting times at airport security, too. Heathrow promised that 95 per cent of passengers will pass through security in under five minutes by 2031. The airport is also planning to redesign its terminals to improve the passenger experience by creating 70,000 sqm more space for travellers, reports The Times. The airport recently pledged to cut waiting times at airport security, too. Heathrow promised that 95 per cent of passengers will pass through security in under five minutes by 2031 Terminals 3 and 5 are also set to get more shops and restaurants while the airport has pledged that 99 per cent of bags will arrive in time due to new technology. The airport said the technology would mean that 1.25 million fewer bags ended up lost. Heathrow's new plans will While earlier this month, it unveiled its designs for a third runway.
Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Major UK airport's scheme to skip the queues this summer - but there's a catch
Travellers hoping to skip the long queues at security this summer may be in luck. Holidaymakers jetting off from Manchester Airport can pre-book a spot to quickly speed through security. The service, called TimeSlot, can be used by passengers flying from Terminal 2 and 3. It allows tourists to select what time they will be heading through security and 'enjoy a smoother, quicker route'. Travellers can book up to 14 days in advance and will receive a QR code after booking. The code must be presented to a security ambassador at the airport, with a boarding pass. The service is available to use at Terminal 3 from 4am to 6pm. While those departing from Terminal 2 can book between 3.30am to 7.30am, and 11.30am to 3pm from July 22. TimeSlot is priced up to £4.99, with some bookings free. Manchester Airport's website reads: 'Speed through security by pre-booking your slot with TimeSlot, our easy-to-use service available in Terminals 2 and 3. 'Choose a time that fits your travel schedule and enjoy a smoother, quicker route through security. 'With limited slots available, TimeSlot helps to keep you moving through security, giving you more time to relax in the departure lounge or shop at World Duty Free before your flight.' Reservations can be made for up to six people at once. The airport describes the service as 'perfect for those organised travellers who like to stick to a schedule'. When booking, passengers will be suggested 'the best slot options based on your flight details,' according to the website, which is typically two hours before the flight departs. However, the service does not cover check-in, baggage drop or passport control and can only be used at security. It comes after Heathrow announced ambitious new plans to cut waiting times at airport security. The UK's busiest airport has pledged that 95 per cent of passengers will pass through security in under five minutes by 2031. Heathrow is also planning to redesign its terminals to improve the passenger experience by creating 70,000 sqm more space for travellers, reports The Times. Terminals 3 and 5 are also set to get more shops and restaurants while the airport has pledged that 99 per cent of bags will arrive in time due to new technology. The airport said the technology would mean that 1.25 million fewer bags ended up lost.
Khaleej Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'Greet and go': Dubai Airports announces new smart pickup service
After scanning the QR, guests are verified and assisted by on-ground staff to their assigned driver, vehicle, and designated pickup area. Dubai Airports has launched DXB Greet & Go, moving away with the traditional guest paging and replacing it with a smart pickup service at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3. With DXB Greet & Go, guests arriving at Terminal 3 can simply scan a unique QR code at the designated kiosk to view details of their assigned driver and vehicle, including parking location and car registration number. This is designed for guests arriving in Dubai with pre-booked hotel, limousine, or tour operator services, this new solution replaces traditional guest paging with a seamless, technology-enabled experience. After scanning the QR, guests are verified and assisted by on-ground staff to their assigned driver, vehicle, and designated pickup area. Located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 3, DXB said the 'new process reduces congestion, improves the flow of guests, and creates a more professional welcome experience.' 'DXB Greet & Go is part of our continued efforts to make every step of the journey at DXB more efficient and enjoyable. By modernising the way guests are received in the Arrivals area, we are helping our partners deliver a smarter and more personalised welcome, while easing footfall and improving operational flow within the terminal,' said Essa Al Shamsi, DXB senior vice president of terminal operations. The service is available to licensed hotels, limousine service providers, and tour operators in Dubai. Businesses can register their drivers and vehicles on the DXB Greet & Go portal and send guests a personalised QR code before their arrival.
Telegraph
25-06-2025
- Telegraph
Heathrow accused of covering up delays for disabled passengers
Heathrow has been accused of covering up how long some disabled passengers were left stranded in airport corridors. In a new report, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) singled out Heathrow for failing to properly record delays that were observed by its officials. It said that in some instances, Heathrow had failed to accurately report incidents involving disabled passengers who had to wait up to 45 minutes for help after landing. The problems were detected at Heathrow's Terminal 3, according to the regulator, which listed the airport among the worst in Britain for accessibility. It said: 'During our in-person monitoring at Heathrow Terminal 3, there were discrepancies between the data logged and the experiences of passengers we observed, with some passengers not being assisted on arrival in a timely manner. 'We noted that while passengers were generally disembarked from an aircraft quickly, some passengers then waited for the equipment needed to provide assistance, such as buggies or wheelchairs.' In the worst cases, observers saw disabled customers still stuck at the gate more than three quarters of an hour after their plane had arrived, the CAA said in its annual Airport Accessibility Performance Report. Passengers were left in the arrivals corridor for 'unacceptable periods of time without access to toilets or other facilities', it said. The regulator added that Heathrow needed to reassess its approach to overseeing how it measured its performance at Terminal 3. It said: 'Discrepancies were identified between waiting time data provided to the CAA and that observed through audit processes undertaken both by the CAA and the airport's own internal audits. 'Given these concerns, we cannot be assured that the waiting time standards were met at Terminal 3, and we do not consider that Heathrow is meeting the requirement for an airport to have robust processes in place for overseeing how it measures its performance.' The accessibility report listed Heathrow as one of three UK airports requiring improvement in their treatment of the disabled. Two Scottish hubs also fell into the bottom category, out of 28 airports that were assessed. Edinburgh Airport was found to have failed to provide assistance to passengers in a timely manner, while Prestwick, on the Ayrshire coast 25 miles from Glasgow, was criticised for inadequate consultation with disability groups. The CAA's eighth accessibility report rated 14 airports as 'good' and 11 as 'very good', with London Gatwick among those in the top category, having previously been assessed as requiring improvement. Some 5.5m passengers requested assistance at UK airports last year, representing 1.9pc of the total, up from 0.9pc in 2010. The CAA said that, despite this, the gap in satisfaction levels between disabled and non-disabled passengers had narrowed sharply, with 82pc of those with mobility issues satisfied with their most recent flight, compared with 84pc for all travellers. Javier Echave, Heathrow's chief operating officer, said the CAA's findings were based on audits conducted late last year and that the issues had been addressed by the end of the reporting period. He said the regulator had rated service stands for the disabled as 'very good' in Terminals 2, 4 and 5, covering the vast majority of passengers. He added: 'We are investing in new equipment, introducing designated security lanes, and expanding support to help passengers with assistance needs travel more independently.'
