Love is in the air! The new season of Changi Airport’s popular web series – Love at First Flight Season 3, has shown us that anything, including finding the love of your life, is possible at Changi Airport.

From going on sunset strolls to dining at iconic Changi landmarks, love is truly taking off in the most extraordinary of places. This season’s top swoon-worthy moments have got us thinking about how to create our own magical date experiences in the airport. Read on for what could be your next Changi date!

Spoiler alert: If you have yet to catch the episodes of Love at First Flight 3, watch them here before you read on!

1. McDonald's @ Terminal 2 Arrival Hall - A nostalgic bite back to school days

Both leads, dressed in their junior college uniforms, sharing a meal at the iconic McDonald’s at Terminal 2. Both leads, dressed in their junior college uniforms, sharing a meal at the iconic McDonald’s at Terminal 2.

Xin Yu (left) hints of her romantic interest in Gabriel (right) who is clueless.

In the season premiere, Gabriel (male lead) and Xin Yu (female lead) find themselves transported back to their junior college (JC) days, where they shared a meal at the iconic McDonald’s located in Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2).

There is truly something unique about sharing your feelings over a meal, and what more at an iconic spot like McDonald’s at the T2 Arrival Hall! Prior to its reopening in 2023, the famous McDonald’s was the first-of-its-kind with an open-ceiling design that stood as a landmark for 16 years at the terminal before it closed for upgrading works in 2020. It is certainly not a stretch to say that this McDonald’s outlet holds cherished memories for many locals and travellers. Today, the refreshed McDonald’s is still a popular dining spot for couples who are looking for a cosy spot for comfort food, especially on a supper date due to its 24/7 operating hours.

Another truly renowned dinner destination is Swensen’s in Terminal 2. Easily recognisable by its unique Tiffany lamps, Swensen’s is Changi Airport’s oldest restaurant and has withstood the test of time since 1981, when it opened in Terminal 1. The longevity of these iconic and nostalgic dining spots is an ode to the longstanding crush that Xin Yu had on Gabriel since their school days. A visit to these restaurants will surely allow for precious reminiscence of treasured memories.

2. Changi Jurassic Mile - Perfect for an active date

Both leads are having an awkward conversation while playing volleyball, at AES Fire Station 1. Both leads are having an awkward conversation while playing volleyball, at AES Fire Station 1.

Xin Yu (left) stuns an awkward Gabriel (right) when she mentions that people might mistake them for a couple.

In the second episode of the series, Gabriel and Xin Yu re-live the old days over a game of volleyball, with the airport’s runway as backdrop. Xin Yu jokingly mentions that Gabriel was behaving like he was her boyfriend, stunning him.

Well, sports is often a comfortable and universal opportunity for people to bond and get to know each other on a deeper level. While Changi’s Fire Station is not a place that’s open to everyone, there are many other places in Changi where you can go for an active date!

Notably, the Changi Jurassic Mile is a 3.5km cycling and jogging path dotted with unique dinosaur displays that line the outskirts of the airport, connecting Changi Airport and East Coast Park. Activities here are aplenty, be it a leisurely sunset walk, relaxing bicycle ride along the path, or a challenging jog. Be sure to bring your special someone down to the Changi Jurassic Mile for a unique, active and fun-filled date!

3. Wonderfall - Unexpected love overflows

Leading stars gazing into each other’s eyes at the Wonderfall in Terminal 2. Leading stars gazing into each other’s eyes at the Wonderfall in Terminal 2.

Gabriel (right) finally confesses his feelings for Xin Yu (left) and asks her out.

The series culminates in this scene where Gabriel and Xin Yu meet after work at the Wonderfall in T2. Here, he finally works up the courage to make his feelings for Xin Yu known, through an awkward but heartfelt speech.

The Wonderfall, a breathtaking 8-metre-tall LED display with oceanic sounds, create the perfect atmosphere for a special moment with your loved ones. The installation is among the new experiences that were introduced as part of the T2 revamp and makes for a must-see landmark on your next visit to Changi Airport. Every 30 minutes daily, there’s also an exciting digital showcase , so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for that!

If we’re talking about spectacular visual and audio experiences, the famous Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi Airport will inevitably come to mind. The Shiseido Forest Valley houses the impressive Rain Vortex where couples can enjoy a romantic experience, engaging all senses as they spend precious time with each other. Similar to The Wonderfall, there are also light & music shows that play at the Rain Vortex at the following timings:

Monday to Thursday: 7.30pm, 8.00pm & 9.00pm
Friday to Sunday, Eve of Public Holiday and Public Holiday: 7.30pm, 8.00pm, 9.00pm & 10.00pm

4. Dreamscape - Where your dreams take flight

Female and male lead engage in an online livestream Q&A at the Dreamscape Female and male lead engage in an online livestream Q&A at the Dreamscape

Gabriel reveals his ideal ‘type’ of a partner during the livestream scene at the Dreamscape.

In the season finale, Xin Yu interviews Gabriel in a livestream on social media at T2’s famed Dreamscape. When asked by viewer’s about his ideal partner, Gabriel shared the qualities that he looked for.

Who says you can’t go on a date while travelling through an airport? The Dreamscape is what you’d chance upon when entering the transit area at T2. It is an immersive garden elevated over a real pond, under a digital sky. The ceiling mimics real-time weather conditions at Changi and changes according to whether it is bright and sunny or dark and rainy. outdoors. Keep your eyes peeled for special surprises like passing birds and planes, as you unwind and relax before your next flight. Dreamscape is a great place for a short, romantic and relaxing walk before you hop on your next flight with that special someone!

5. Changi Airport - A diner’s dream

Both leads walk down the green pillars at Terminal 2, discussing dinner options Both leads walk down the green pillars at Terminal 2, discussing dinner options

The pair lists out dinner options in Changi Airport for their date.

Here’s a bonus swoon-worthy moment during the season finale that we thought would also help you in planning your next date in Changi Airport! In the final scene of the series, the pair walks along the green pillars at T2 where Gabriel lists out dinner options for their date.

Did you catch the dining options that Gabriel listed out? Well, he mentioned a Taiwanese eatery noted for its scallion chicken, a hamburger place and finally a dim sum restaurant. With the myriad of dining options in Changi Airport, these are not merely stage lines, but actual food options you can find here!

It is often said that the way to someone’s heart is through their tummy, so pick from all the delectable food options in Changi Airport for your next dinner date, especially the latest additions in September and October 2024! 

 

And there you have it folks! Not only is Changi Airport widely regarded as a world-class airport, but it can also be a magical destination for your next date. Bring that special someone and enjoy a fun-filled, nostalgia-invoking and palate-delighting date in the world’s best airport!

 

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