Originally Posted by
koroleon
Newbie question: Let's say I book separate tickets arriving on SQ (terminal 1) and leaving from terminal 2 on either AF or BA to LHR. If I check a bag (I assume they will not check it through), will I be able to stay airside or will I have to get landside to switch terminals? I.e. is there any stand in T1 where I could re-check the bag?
If your bags are not checked through (very likely the case as you said), there's no way you can stay airside if you have to collect bags and re-check them with the other airline.