Any advice welcomed: gaining (arrivals) lounge access @ Changi inbetween 2 SQ flights
#47
Join Date: Apr 2010
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TPR access for arr pax
I am currently ensconced in TPR enjoying PH Rare, OJ, Perrier, SQs great coffee and eggs beno - now I qizzed staff at entrance re access for arr pax - it's really straight forward and unequivocal.
Access to TPR is available to ALL SQ R and F pax on day of arrival - regardless of onward flts or intended activities on that day. As I posted earlier this is an unpublished benefit that does not appear in Ts and Cs - just front up to SKL with your BP and you are good to go.
All staff should be totally aware of this arr benefit - if queried press to see senior staff reps.
Indeed I flew in from MEL on 218 in F this morn - another F pax on same flt had onward flt in SQ J today - she went to SKL J thinking that is where she should go but I went and found her and told her of her eligibility to access TPR whilst awaiting connection - she was welcomed into TPR without hesitation.
Access to TPR is available to ALL SQ R and F pax on day of arrival - regardless of onward flts or intended activities on that day. As I posted earlier this is an unpublished benefit that does not appear in Ts and Cs - just front up to SKL with your BP and you are good to go.
All staff should be totally aware of this arr benefit - if queried press to see senior staff reps.
Indeed I flew in from MEL on 218 in F this morn - another F pax on same flt had onward flt in SQ J today - she went to SKL J thinking that is where she should go but I went and found her and told her of her eligibility to access TPR whilst awaiting connection - she was welcomed into TPR without hesitation.
Last edited by Cruiser Elite; Apr 17, 2016 at 5:01 pm
#48
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Seems they don't actually turn arriving F pax away but rather welcome them and openly adhere to the unpublished lounge access on arrival for R/F pax as I have previously indicated.
#49
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I had no issue accessing TPR after arriving on SQ 11 in F.
Or rather, I had an issue because it wasn't open yet, so I sat in the F lounge. At 0530, they came over to invite me into TPR.
Or rather, I had an issue because it wasn't open yet, so I sat in the F lounge. At 0530, they came over to invite me into TPR.
#50
Join Date: Feb 2014
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read this too late. I was on SQ11 and would hv gone to the lounge if i was aware of such arrival benefits. Good info though for future flights. Tks.
#52
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TPR opens 05:30 - R/F arrivees can enjoy SKL F until opening time - staff will know who you are and come find you if you happen to nod off or forget time. F loung Chsmpers I'd VC Ponsardin 2004 - not as good as the PH Rare in TPR but reasonable warmer upper.
#53
Join Date: Nov 2005
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TPR access
I'm arriving at 5:30a from Houston via Moscow (in first), leaving a few days later. I understand the unpublished benefit that should allow missus and I access to TPR, but I have a silly question to ask: I assume I can't/shouldn't collect my baggage before heading over to the lounge, right? Soooo....does SQ just corral it somewhere until I fetch it?
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#54
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You cannot collect then go to lounge as luggage collection is post immig - just leave it until you are ready to dep Changi terminal - it will be as safe as a church - it will just sit for an hour or 2 then go to unclaimed luggage hold - as long as you have luggage stubb you can collect anytime.
#55
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#57
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Bear in mind TPR closed from dep last SQ flt til 05:30 daily - SKL F still open so you can enjoy that until TPR re-opens.
Last edited by Cruiser Elite; Aug 14, 2016 at 1:34 am
#59
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The only good thing? Really?
PH Rare Champagenr recently voted best vintage Champagne on the planet not worth mentioning?
Seriously high quality French and Italian red wines not worth mentioning?
Lobster for breakfast, lunch or dinner not worth mentioning?
Unlimited meal alternatives provided chef has ingredients (you are not restricted to menu selections) not worth mentioning?
Waiter service in dining room or in any seat you select in TPR to cater to every request you might have not worth mentioning?
Apart from snooze rooms what exactly is TPR lacking?
PH Rare Champagenr recently voted best vintage Champagne on the planet not worth mentioning?
Seriously high quality French and Italian red wines not worth mentioning?
Lobster for breakfast, lunch or dinner not worth mentioning?
Unlimited meal alternatives provided chef has ingredients (you are not restricted to menu selections) not worth mentioning?
Waiter service in dining room or in any seat you select in TPR to cater to every request you might have not worth mentioning?
Apart from snooze rooms what exactly is TPR lacking?
#60
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Everything. Most overrated 'premium' F lounge on the planet.
Try the QR BUSINESS lounge at LHR, has pretty much everything you've mentioned and puts TPR to shame.
Fyi, there's no lobster for breakfast at TPR and the chefs seldom deviate from the menu. It's very hit and miss, certainly not frequent enough to be called a feature.
The main thing it has going for it is the relative calm. Until that's wrecked by some disgusting family.
The only good thing? Really?
PH Rare Champagenr recently voted best vintage Champagne on the planet not worth mentioning?
Seriously high quality French and Italian red wines not worth mentioning?
Lobster for breakfast, lunch or dinner not worth mentioning?
Unlimited meal alternatives provided chef has ingredients (you are not restricted to menu selections) not worth mentioning?
Waiter service in dining room or in any seat you select in TPR to cater to every request you might have not worth mentioning?
PH Rare Champagenr recently voted best vintage Champagne on the planet not worth mentioning?
Seriously high quality French and Italian red wines not worth mentioning?
Lobster for breakfast, lunch or dinner not worth mentioning?
Unlimited meal alternatives provided chef has ingredients (you are not restricted to menu selections) not worth mentioning?
Waiter service in dining room or in any seat you select in TPR to cater to every request you might have not worth mentioning?
Fyi, there's no lobster for breakfast at TPR and the chefs seldom deviate from the menu. It's very hit and miss, certainly not frequent enough to be called a feature.
The main thing it has going for it is the relative calm. Until that's wrecked by some disgusting family.