Singapore Airlines soft opens upgraded Business Class SilverKris Lounge in T2

Singapore Airlines is in the midst of a major overhaul of its Terminal 2 lounges, as part of a S$45 million upgrade intended to see them through to the next decade, when Terminal 5 is expected to open.

The First Class SilverKris Lounge was the first to be unveiled in November 2025, debuting a striking new design in a bright, airy and quietly luxurious space. Renovation works then shifted to the Business Class Lounge, and six months later, it’s ready— or at least part of it.

Last month, the hoardings came down on the revamped SilverKris Business Class Lounge, which is now open to eligible Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance passengers. 

Let me be clear that this is not the finished product. Work continues on the other half, with completion expected by the end of 2026. Even so, this first phase offers a good preview of what the finished lounge will look like— here’s what I observed during a quick walk-through.

What’s happening with the T2 lounge renovations?

Back in April 2025, Singapore Airlines announced a S$45 million renovation of its three lounges in T2, which would add 50% more seating capacity and upgraded facilities on par with its T3 lounges.

This multi-staged project reached a major milestone in November 2025 with the opening of the new First Class Lounge, in a brand-new location next to the SATS Premier Lounge. 

Review: Singapore Airlines First Class SilverKris Lounge, Changi Terminal 2

After the new First Class Lounge opened, the old First Class Lounge closed for renovations, and has now re-emerged as one half of the new Business Class Lounge. SIA then switched passengers over to this lounge, while closing the old Business Class Lounge for refurbishment. Once both phases are complete, the two spaces will be combined into a single, unified lounge.

I realise all this musical chairs can be pretty confusing, so hopefully the diagram below explains the situation better (I’ve been referring to halves, but the section of the Business Class Lounge under construction is actually much larger than the section now open).

tl;dr: the new First Class Lounge occupies an all-new space, while the old First Class and old Business Class Lounges are being merged into an expanded, redesigned new Business Class Lounge. 

When the new Business Class Lounge fully opens, hopefully by the end of 2026, the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge will then go under the knife. During that time, guests will likely be redirected to the Business Class Lounge, as was the case when the T3 lounges were undergoing renovations.

Overview: SilverKris Business Class Lounge

Singapore Airlines’ completed design calls for the T2 Business Class SilverKris Lounge and KrisFlyer Gold Lounge to share a common entrance, as shown in the render below.

In the meantime, however, the Business Class Lounge uses a temporary entrance with two makeshift podiums. It’s not the best arrangement as it forms a narrow chokepoint, but there’s really little else that can be done since the renovations are literally taking place on the other side of that wooden partition. 

Upon entering the lounge, you immediately make a sharp right turn, entering the space formerly occupied by the old First Class Lounge. This serves as an overflow area, though in general, I think you’ll be surprised by how many seats they’ve managed to cram in.

“Seat-maxing” is the name of the game for now, because the regular number of guests need to be accommodated in less than half the usual space. This lounge is ultimately meant to seat 320 passengers (a 30% increase from the previous 246), so there will likely be some reorganisation when everything is complete. 

Straight ahead are the lounge’s toilets and showers, which I’ll touch on later (tl;dr: massive improvement!).

Turning left sends you down another long corridor, with armchair seating in pods of four lining the wall, and two customer service desks on the right. 

As you progress down this corridor, armchair seating slowly gives way to dining tables, marking the transition to the dining area.

Again, this should be instantly familiar to anyone who has visited the old First Class Lounge, because the old marble islands and counters have been retained. I do wonder if these will be removed in the final version though, given that they’re somewhat dated and don’t match the new aesthetic.

There is a single live cooking station for now, though I’d expect there to be more eventually, once space permits. Otherwise, the F&B selection is largely similar to what you’ll find in T3, albeit in a more compact layout with fewer grab and go options. Self-pour Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Brut NV champagne is available. 

Adjacent to the dining area is the living area, which offers many different seating configurations. This area has windows, but doesn’t quite enjoy the same kind of natural light that the First Class Lounge has because they’re frosted (and given that they overlook an unsightly overhang, it’s probably for the best!).

Those looking to catch up on work will be pleased to know that six productivity pods have been installed. These semi-private spaces are identical to their T3 counterparts, with a sleek, curved frame upholstered in textured fabric with brass trim accents. Each pod has a reading light, a universal power outlet, USB-A/C ports, and wireless charging built into the table top. I suspect there will be even more pods in the remaining half of the lounge. 

But even if you don’t snag one of these pods, you won’t need to worry about juicing up your devices, as universal power outlets and USB-A/C ports are located throughout the seating areas. 

Other new features include a soundproof kids’ play room…

…as well as two phone booths at the rear of the lounge. 

If the lounge gives you a sense of deja vu, it should. The design language has been harmonised with its T3 counterparts, featuring the same burnt orange armchairs, dark marble communal tables and curved ceilings with cove lights that feel like a breath of fresh air compared to before.

Showers and toilets

One of the worst things about the old T2 lounges was the lack of private shower suites. All showers were located inside the main bathroom, which made it feel more like a locker room, rather than a luxurious lounge.

Thankfully, that has finally been rectified, with 10 unisex shower suites (plus one more accessible suite). While it’s not quite the 15 of the T3 lounge, this should be sufficient, given that the T2 lounge handles short and medium haul departures.

Shower suites are practically identical to the ones in the T3 lounge, with grey marble walls, backlit mirrors, raised vanities and TOTO electric bidet toilets. 

The wet area has both handheld and rain shower heads, together with unbranded toiletries in bulk-sized dispensers. I’m still wondering why there hasn’t been some sort of branded toiletries tie-up; I can think of many labels who would kill for the opportunity to be associated with Singapore Airlines.

The men’s room has a total of 12 cubicles, each with TOTO electric bidets and full-height doors to block out any…ambient sounds.  

You’ll be pleased to note that bathrooms and shower suites both have Dyson Supersonic r hairdryers.

What’s still to come?

The renovations are off to a good start, but there’s still plenty more to come. When the Business Class SilverKris Lounge is finally completed, expect to see: 

• additional live cooking stations
• a tended bar
• meeting rooms
• a nap area

If any of these amenities are important to you (in particular the nap area!), then it might still make sense to detour to the T3 lounge instead. However, you should know that even with its 1,150 capacity, it can still get very crowded during the peak evening rush. 

Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge, Changi T3

Conclusion

Singapore Airlines’ T2 lounges have long been its Achilles’ heel, with many passengers choosing to detour to T3 instead for better facilities.

Slowly but surely, however, T2 is catching up. In my view, the T2 and T3 First Class lounges are now neck and neck, and I’d happily visit either. Hopefully, the same will happen for the Business Class lounges, which would help to ease overcrowding in T3.

So it’s not quite the finished article yet, but Business Class passengers departing from T2 in the coming months can expect a significantly improved experience, and one that’s more aligned with the airline’s premium positioning.