Revealed: Singapore Airlines’ new First Class SilverKris Lounge at Changi Terminal 2

In April 2025, Singapore Airlines announced a S$45 million overhaul of its SilverKris First Class, Business Class and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 2. This major renovation – long overdue if you ask me – will expand seating capacity by 50% and introduce a host of upgraded amenities upon its completion in mid-2027.

This trio of lounges has always stood out like a sore thumb compared to the sleek, modern facilities in T3, and despite a minor refurbishment in 2024, it was clear they couldn’t go the distance until T5 came online in the mid-2030s. Unsurprisingly, many passengers choose to visit the T3 lounges for a better experience, even when departing from T2, further exacerbating the overcrowding situation during peak hours.

But today marks a major milestone, as Singapore Airlines unveils its brand new First Class SilverKris Lounge at T2. This transformed space is much more in line with what you’d expect from the carrier’s home base, and addresses some longstanding issues including limited seating variety, the absence of nap areas, and the lack of private shower suites.

The airline hosted a media preview today to showcase its new lounge, and here’s what passengers can look forward to when it officially opens on Friday, 7 November 2025.

Who is this lounge for?

Before we talk about the lounge, I think it’s important to set the scene. Despite the name, the First Class SilverKris Lounge is not primarily intended for Singapore Airlines Suites and First Class passengers.

They’re welcome to visit, of course, but I suspect they’d rather go to The Private Room in T3–and in any case, the only SIA First Class routes departing from T2 are Jakarta and Tokyo Haneda.

Instead, the bulk of the First Class Lounge guests will be Solitaire PPS Club members and Star Alliance First Class passengers. And given how few Star Alliance members operate First Class cabins to Singapore (just Lufthansa and SWISS), this is essentially a frequent flyer lounge.

So it’s worth keeping that distinction in mind, and if you want to draw comparisons with the flagship lounges of other carriers, The Private Room would be the right benchmark.

SIA’s new First Class SilverKris Lounge

The First Class SilverKris Lounge is technically not a renovation– it’s an all-new lounge occupying a formerly vacant space next to the SATS Premier Lounge. 

It’s still in the same general area though, so your muscle memory won’t fail you. Turn left after clearing immigration, walk towards the E gates, and as you spot the giant glass bouquets and flowers of the Enchanted Garden, look up for the signature SilverKris Lounge “billboard”.

This batik wall should be instantly recognisable to anyone who has visited the T3 lounges, featuring 97 laser-cut plexiglass batik flowers with gold, powder-coated aluminium accents. A gentle lighting sequence causes the flowers to glow and dim in rhythm, giving the wall a soothing, animated presence.

Reception

Passengers entering the reception area are welcomed by a large curved LED screen displaying the graceful movement of SIA’s signature batik motif, accompanied by its “Sound of Singapore Airlines” sonic signature and distinctive Batik Flora scent, specially created by Scent by SIX with notes of Aquatic Ginger, Common Dianella, and White Kopsia.

This will all be familiar to anyone who has visited the T3 lounges, but unlike the unified entrance there which hosts the receptions for the Business Class, First Class and Private Room lounges, this reception area in T2 is exclusive to the First Class lounge.

Lounge

The new First Class SilverKris Lounge measures 1,050 square metres, 11% larger than previously, with seating for 130 guests.

The interior design was overseen by Ong & Ong – an interesting choice, given that Hirsch Bedner Associates did the T3 lounges, and Ong & Ong has historically done the overseas lounges – but despite the different teams, there’s now a much more cohesive design language between the T2 and T3 lounges. 

Throughout the space you’ll spot signature elements like the batik motif woven into the decor, together with warm ambient lighting that stands in stark contrast to the jaundiced look of the previous lounge. 

Two chandeliers by LASVIT serve as the centrepiece, with 128 hand-blown glass stars that evoke the nightscape. These were designed by Czech designer Michaela Mertlova exclusively for Singapore Airlines.

The previous First Class lounge had windows, but somehow still managed to feel dark and claustrophobic. You won’t have such problems here, with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light in, and higher ceilings accentuating the sense of space.

Just after the reception is a mixed-use area for those who need a bit more room but don’t want to venture too far inside the lounge. 

Further in is the dining area, with an assortment of two and four-top tables and leather-clad banquette booth seating. 

The living area has the familiar modular seat pairs from T3. These semi-private alcove-style seats are perfect for couples, or even singles provided you can avoid eye contact! Each seat has a wireless charging pad, universal power outlet, USB-A and USB-C ports, and if you can’t get one of these don’t worry– the whole lounge is littered with charging ports.

For tarmac views, choose one of the high wingback chairs, which are veritable throne seats. Unfortunately, the view for now is mainly construction. 

Passengers looking to catch up on work before their flight can make use of one of three productivity pods, another feature the previous lounge was lacking.

These are similar to the ones you’ll find in T3, with a sleek semi-enclosed design that strikes a balance between privacy and openness. Each pod consists of a high-backed, curved frame upholstered in textured fabric with brass trim accents, designed to provide acoustic and visual isolation from adjacent seats. The seats are clad in deep, dark blue leather, with a reading light and charging outlets.

Bar

The Signature Bar is an evolution of the popular Crystal Bar in the T3 lounge, and features a concentric ceiling that plays with light and shadow. Barista service is offered in the morning, and cocktails in the evening. 

Here’s the bar menu from the media preview– and can I just say, the drinks look a lot more interesting than the usual find-it-anywhere Cosmopolitans and Daiquiris that were being served up to this point (I understand Accor is now running the show for F&B, which explains a lot!).

In terms of wines, there’s an attractive-looking wine wall with bottles of Champagne Geoffroy Expression Brut, 2007 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires and 2013 Piper Heidsieck Rare. The latter two in particular are excellent champagnes to be serving in what basically amounts to a frequent flyer lounge, and you have to applaud SIA for doing that. 

On the opposite side of the bar is a self-serve drinks area, with single pour wine dispensers, bean-to-brew coffee machines, soft drinks, TWG teas, liquors and mixers.

Buffet

The expanded buffet area now offers a wider range of food and beverage selections, including space for additional live cooking stations.

During the media preview the cold food area had fruit, pastries, cold cuts, kuehs, salad, cheese and bread. 

The hot food area had spring rolls, dim sum, Indian vegetarian and assorted Chinese options.

The live cooking station serves up laksa, stir-fried XO carrot cake with bean sprouts (relax, taugeh haters, I’m sure you can ask them to leave it out) and a Hawaiian chicken burger with crinkle cut fries.

A special menu will be served for November, featuring herb-roasted chicken cacciatore, Mediterranean quinoa salad, and ondeh ondeh cake. 

Nap area

While the First Class SilverKris Lounge at T3 offers four private nap rooms, the space constraints at T2 necessitate a different approach.

In place of individual rooms, T2 features a soundproof rest area with four semi-private resting pods. These are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, with reservations not required or taken.

Each pod is equipped with an adjustable reclining armchair upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather—the same leather featured in the A380 Suites and Business Class seats—a small side table with built-in charging ports, and a sliding door for added privacy.

Even though they’re not fully enclosed, the walls of each pod are very high, and the sliding doors rather remind me of the A380 Suites!

Passengers can request pillows, blankets and eyeshades for added comfort. 

Playroom

Passengers travelling with children can make use of the soundproof playroom, which features a Sony PlayStation 5 game console as well as a selection of “specially-selected tactile games” as an analogue alternative.

There was even a full-sized version of Beary, the Singapore Airlines bear (no, I’m not making up the name), the first time I’ve seen him outside of miniature! Unfortunately he’s just a temporary resident. As explained during the lounge tour, things like this have a way of…disappearing.

Other family-friendly facilities include a nursing room with an armchair, vanity area, power outlets (useful for pumps and such), and a baby changing station. 

Meeting room

A meeting room can accommodate up to six people, with video conferencing facilities and abundant charging ports.

Phone booths

Two private, fully-enclosed phone booths can be found at the rear of the lounge for taking phone calls. 

This unfortunately won’t stop some people from yakking away on speakerphone, but at least you now have a place to passive-aggressively point them to.

Toilets & Showers

This lounge has separate male and female restrooms, equipped with TOTO washlets and Lalique Neroli amenities.

But the real improvement is outside the restrooms. The previous First Class SilverKris Lounge had one longstanding annoyance: the lack of private shower suites. Instead, two shower rooms were built inside each of the male and female restrooms, creating more of a locker room feel.

That’s finally been rectified, with four unisex ensuite shower rooms featuring GROHE and TOTO fixtures, Dyson hairdryers and Lalique Neroli amenities. Unfortunately, the wall-mounted shampoo and body gel are still unbranded, which feels like a missed opportunity.

There is also one additional handicapped accessible bathroom with a roll-in shower.

Odds and ends

Here’s a few odds and ends from the media scrum that I thought you might like to know.

• As I speculated back in April, Accor has taken over more of the lounge operations at Changi, which will hopefully lead to a significant improvement in the F&B quality (Accor also handles the lounge operations for Qantas in T1)
• Some elements of the refreshed T2 SKL First Class experience, such as the bar bites menu and improved children’s room, will make their way to the T3 SKL First Class lounge
• Melbourne will be the next overseas SilverKris Lounge to undergo a renovation (what about poor Taipei?!)
• Wireless charging pads have been upgraded to support fast charging
• They don’t know why the nuggets are so popular

Operating hours and access

The First Class SilverKris Lounge at Changi Terminal 2 will commence operations on 5 p.m on Friday, 7 November 2025, and will open 24 hours a day.

Access to the First Class Lounge is available to passengers departing on a Singapore Airlines or Scoot flight in:

• Suites or First Class (+1 guest)
• Any cabin, with Solitaire PPS Club status (+1 guest)

Access is also available to passengers departing on a Star Alliance flight in:

• First Class (+1 guest)

All guests must be travelling on the same flight as the eligible passenger, per Star Alliance policy.

First Class passengers and Solitaire PPS Club members arriving in Singapore on a Singapore Airlines flight may also visit the lounge, together with one guest travelling on the same flight.

However, if you’re travelling in Singapore Airlines First Class, you will almost certainly want to visit The Private Room in T3 instead, which is the “real” flagship lounge. This boasts additional amenities such as a dining room with an a la carte menu, fine champagnes, larger day rooms and larger shower suites with COMO Shambhala bath amenities. 

Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (2023)

What about the rest of the T2 lounges?

Following the completion of the First Class SilverKris Lounge, the Business Class Lounge will be the next to go under the knife. This lounge will take over the footprint of the previous First Class Lounge, growing its capacity by 30% in the process. 

Passengers can look forward to new features like a rest area with recliners, more seating options, productivity pods, an expanded self-service buffet and a new full-service bar. Work has already begun, and will be carried out in stages, with the lounge remaining open throughout. 

Once that’s completed, the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge will be the third and final lounge to get renovated. This will double its current capacity, introduce more seating variety, and finally add in-lounge restrooms and shower suites.

Singapore Airlines aims to complete all T2 lounge renovations by mid-2027.

Conclusion

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new First Class SilverKris Lounge at Terminal 2, which features new amenities like nap rooms, private shower suites and productivity pods, while also adding more seating variety and an upgraded F&B experience.

I previously went out of my way to avoid the T2 lounge as much as possible, but I very much like what we’re seeing here. This should put it in good stead to ride out the next decade or so, until SIA eventually moves all operations under one roof at the T5 mega-terminal sometime in the mid-2030s.

Stay tuned for a hands-on review when the lounge officially opens.

What do you make of the new Singapore Airlines First Class SilverKris Lounge at T2?