I checked out of my room at the Aerotel Terminal 1 at around 9:30PM, which was still more than four hours before my 1:50AM Japan Airlines flight from Singapore to Tokyo Haneda.
Japan Airlines technically uses the SATS Premier Lounge at Changi Airport for their early morning flight to Tokyo, given that the oneworld lounges are closed at that time.
However, I knew that British Airways had a nice lounge in Terminal 1 that closed at 11PM, so figured I’d quickly check it out while I still had the chance.
The lounge was only a five minute walk from the transit hotel I was staying at, one level up from the main concourse.
Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1
The lounge exterior is gorgeous, and so is the reception area.
British Airways Lounge entrance Singapore Airport
I was warmly welcomed by the associate at reception, who just warned me that the lounge closed at 11PM, though I was welcome to use it until then. I should note that this isn’t just a first class and oneworld Emerald lounge, but rather is also open to business class and oneworld Sapphire passengers.
British Airways Lounge reception Singapore Airport
British Airways renovated this lounge last year, and they did a fantastic job with it, in my opinion.
Near the entrance to the lounge were several couches and traditional lounging chairs.
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
Past that were some high-top communal tables.
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
Past that were some more leather chairs.
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
The center section of the lounge was especially stunning, between the light fixtures, the translucent privacy partitions, and the contrasting furniture color.
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
Similar seating areas continued along the perimeter of the lounge.
British Airways Lounge Singapore seating
British Airways Lounge Singapore seating
Then there was a TV area with some more comfortable-looking leather chairs.
British Airways Lounge Singapore seating
British Airways Lounge seating Singapore Airport
In the very back of the lounge was a business center with a couple of communal tables. There were a couple of PCs, as well as a printer.
British Airways Lounge Singapore business center
I was impressed by how many outlets there were throughout the lounge, including USB plugs in the business center area. You’d think plenty of outlets would be a given, but I’m always surprised by how many newly renovated lounges don’t get this right.
British Airways Lounge Singapore adapters
Perhaps the most stunning part of the lounge was the dining & bar area. There were booths lining the edge of the self serve area.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dining area
British Airways Lounge Singapore dining area
In the center of the lounge was the self serve drink area, as well as some high-top tables.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dining area
The centerpiece was a self serve wine bar.
British Airways Lounge Singapore bar area
British Airways Lounge Singapore wine selection
British Airways Lounge Singapore wine selection
Then on both sides of the centerpiece were liquor stations that were nearly identical, along with packaged snacks.
British Airways Lounge Singapore liquor selection
British Airways Lounge Singapore liquor selection
British Airways Lounge Singapore liquor selection
Just behind the self serve drink area was the food spread, which looked fairly appetizing.
British Airways Lounge Singapore buffet area
British Airways Lounge Singapore buffet area
There were samosas, curry, penne pasta, etc.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
There was even satay, which I of course indulged in, given that I was in Singapore.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
There were a couple of types of dessert, as well as some cookies and biscuits.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
Then there were finger sandwiches, cold cuts, fruit, cheese, etc.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
There were also a couple types of salad, as well as soup.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
I hadn’t eaten since the China Airlines flight, so made a small plate with some satay, samosas, and a finger sandwich.
British Airways Lounge Singapore dinner
The lounge was still extremely crowded when I arrived, but as soon as boarding was called for the British Airways flight to London, the lounge emptied out. Of course the lounge also closed a few minutes after that. 😉 Anyway, that’s how I managed to get the empty pictures of the lounge that you see above, as I snapped them after most passengers left.
Then at 11PM I was kicked out and headed over to the SATS Premier Lounge, which was just a few steps away.
British Airways Lounge Singapore bottom line
I thought the British Airways Lounge Singapore was stunning, and aesthetically by far the nicest British Airways lounge I’ve ever visited. Hardly the best airport lounge in the world, but aesthetically it was even much nicer than the Concorde Room New York and Concorde Room London, in my opinion. Keep in mind that this lounge is open to business and first class passengers, as well as oneworld Emerald & Sapphire members, so this isn’t just a first class lounge
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