Singapore Airport Lounges?
Apr 15, 2016, 9:04 am
#106
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
Compare with entry by PP which just requires visitors to have any departing ticket- as the dragons don't need to record the flight, they often don't bother even checking whether you possess an onward BP.
Note that in both cases, you shouldn't be allowed in anyway as an arriving passenger.* You just stand a higher chance using your Priority Pass.
At the land side Haven, no boarding pass was required at all.
Apr 16, 2016, 3:10 am
#107
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
Did you only go there late at night? I've only been there during the day.
Apr 16, 2016, 8:28 am
#108
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,456
Probably your discussion is between a very excellent day in the PP vs. a very sad one in the SilverKris.. overall the SilverKris definitely beats the PP, but this said, a great crew on LX and good catering for once, coupled with an empty plane, can easily beat a below average crew on SQ, with terrible catering on a 100% full plane..
Apr 16, 2016, 9:27 pm
#109
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Virginia City Highlands
Programs: Nothing anymore after 20 years
Posts: 6,900
I've been at Plaza Premium on T1 and honestly, with Priority Pass I'd rather go at SATS.
Hand rolls are the only thing they have better at Plaza and honestly, there is nothing else there. It least it was not when I was there. At SATS you have 3-4 dishes any time.
Hand rolls are the only thing they have better at Plaza and honestly, there is nothing else there. It least it was not when I was there. At SATS you have 3-4 dishes any time.
Apr 18, 2016, 10:15 am
#112
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,456
Apr 19, 2016, 4:31 am
#113
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Usually seen @SIN/AMS/LHR/NCL
Programs: BAEC Blue, KF Silver, HHONORS Gold, Marriott Gold, Club Carlson Silver
Posts: 63
Yes Silverkris is very crowded at times. No plug in in the general area... have to go to the work stations.
Silverkris (T3) shower rooms do not have toilets inside, but otherwise it's better shower than SATS and PPL. Also it's a shame that they make you wait inside the toilet/shower area if the place is full, instead of giving you a pager like at CX HKG.
In general Silverkris at T2 is better than at T3.
The food at Plaza Premium isn't even close in terms of variety, quality, quantity. At Silverkris:
Chinese soup, western soup, sweet Chinese soup, congee
Sushi
Fresh fruits (huge chunks), pastries
Half dozen hot "main" dishes
Bread and make your own toast
Free Alcohol
You can argue that at PPL the main dishes are "by order" - (assembled from food under heat lamp at the back). When I was there late night, 2 choices were available - chicken rice and ramen I think.
Alcohol at Plaza Premium is pay only.
Over the last 2 days I visited T3 Silverkris, DNATA, SATS, Haven (land side) and T1 Plaza Premium.
Haven: can order 1 main from a choice of about 6, mostly Asian. Small lounge. Pay alcohol. Shower similar to SATS
DNATA: small food section, but they served satay, though appeared to be deep-fried
Silverkris (T3) shower rooms do not have toilets inside, but otherwise it's better shower than SATS and PPL. Also it's a shame that they make you wait inside the toilet/shower area if the place is full, instead of giving you a pager like at CX HKG.
In general Silverkris at T2 is better than at T3.
The food at Plaza Premium isn't even close in terms of variety, quality, quantity. At Silverkris:
Chinese soup, western soup, sweet Chinese soup, congee
Sushi
Fresh fruits (huge chunks), pastries
Half dozen hot "main" dishes
Bread and make your own toast
Free Alcohol
You can argue that at PPL the main dishes are "by order" - (assembled from food under heat lamp at the back). When I was there late night, 2 choices were available - chicken rice and ramen I think.
Alcohol at Plaza Premium is pay only.
Over the last 2 days I visited T3 Silverkris, DNATA, SATS, Haven (land side) and T1 Plaza Premium.
Haven: can order 1 main from a choice of about 6, mostly Asian. Small lounge. Pay alcohol. Shower similar to SATS
DNATA: small food section, but they served satay, though appeared to be deep-fried
Just last week I used the one (I think that's DNATA) between the BA/QF lounges, thought they served pretty decent food at midnight.
Have used various priority pass lounges at SIN with only an arrival boarding pass. Did not have onward boarding pass. Did not have to show departing ticket. That has been the case over the years except for Skyview which is no longer there. I usually arrived late night, showered at the lounge, then spent 6 hours at the transit hotel maximizing my sleep time.
At the land side Haven, no boarding pass was required at all.
At the land side Haven, no boarding pass was required at all.
Wasn't there this story about the man who came to the airport everyday for free meals using his PP?
Last edited by TheArtfulDodger; Apr 19, 2016 at 4:37 am
Jun 21, 2016, 5:05 am
#115
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Singapore
Posts: 977
I had a chance to use the SATS Premier Lounge at Singapore Changi Terminal 1 recently. I was flying on Turkish (Economy) and being Star Gold, the check-in staff gave me complimentary lounge access for myself and one guest.
It was a good experience and the selection of hot food was decent. Best of all, they had a signature laksa and Osim massage chairs. Here is the experience.
On a business trip earlier this year, I used SilverKris at Terminal 3 again. Always reliable in terms of food. Given that this is SQ's flagship lounge in Terminal 3, I suppose one shouldn't expect any less. Here is the experience.
It was a good experience and the selection of hot food was decent. Best of all, they had a signature laksa and Osim massage chairs. Here is the experience.
On a business trip earlier this year, I used SilverKris at Terminal 3 again. Always reliable in terms of food. Given that this is SQ's flagship lounge in Terminal 3, I suppose one shouldn't expect any less. Here is the experience.
Jul 21, 2016, 8:24 am
#117
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
I still dislike the Silverkris lounge. They don't even have printing from their computers (you have to have a thumb drive, copy it onto there, and physically bring it to the desk. How is that a "business centre"?)
Also no plugs at the chairs, very crowded and packed.
Alcohol is a moot point for me, but I think that is a big deal for other people.
Also no plugs at the chairs, very crowded and packed.
Alcohol is a moot point for me, but I think that is a big deal for other people.
Jul 23, 2016, 9:14 am
#118
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: London/Norwich
Programs: Lost all status due to flying less to tackle the climate emergency
Posts: 132
Anyone think I should do otherwise?
Jul 24, 2016, 9:29 pm
#119
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
They used to have them in the general area but have since removed them. Now you have to go to the "business centre" area for plug in.
Jul 27, 2016, 6:22 pm
#120
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Singapore
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hh Gold, NH*G, SPGP, SQ-CC
Posts: 1,381
T1 Dnata Lounge
Alcohol, Barista made coffee and decent buffet for breakfast.
What a great lounge for morning T1 Departures.
Gives me another reason to start collecting TPs instead of SCs.
Alcohol, Barista made coffee and decent buffet for breakfast.
What a great lounge for morning T1 Departures.
Gives me another reason to start collecting TPs instead of SCs.