In the previous installment I reviewed the business class section of the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, while in this section I wanted to review the first class section. Inside the entrance to the lounge, the first class section is to the left after you pass the reception desk. While I was disappointed by the business…
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Nice review. I usually fly economy, and I'm always amused when I do get to experience a first class lounge and it's a small, windowless room that no one in their right mind would ordinarily spend time in. I remember the old AA international F lounge at DFW fit that description exactly as well.
It's like...people are paying thousands of dollars to spend time in this dark cave, when there are these giant windows around the corner with beautiful views of planes?!?!?! Of course I understand this is how airport architecture works, but still...it amuses me as it's pretty ironic.
The new Flagship lounge at JFK would be an example of exactly the opposite...an aspirational lounge with a physical space you actually want to be in!
Nice lounge overview. Let’s talk reality.....paying to have barrista service for max. six people does not make any sense, hence SQ’s nice offering of Nespresso. Contrary to some peoples’ expectations, having a relaxed and comfortable lounge to enjoy as an escape from the hustle and bustle of busy airport crowds is what a lot of us want, enjoy and pay the extra for. Having a view is nice (think QF’s First Lounge in MEL), sometimes to get a view is compensated by having to put up with a noisy, crowded, inefficient and unpleasant experience (again, think QF’s First Lounge in MEL). I will happily take the SQ’s First Lounge with its civilized, mellow setting with excellent service.
Thank you for the review Lucky.
MEL had such lovely views of the runway from the public area above the lounges until a couple of years ago. I was very happy to sit at the bar there watching the planes with a paid-for drink.
I agree with YEGPSPguy, it is surely difficult to justify paying an Australian salary to a barista for the tiny number of SQ F (and PPS) passengers who use the lounge.