British Airways unveils a Singapore lounge refresh

At some point this year, British Airways will unveil a new ‘Global Lounge Concept’ that will introduce a brand new look. Miami and Dubai will be the first to get it.

In the meantime, BA has been refreshing its existing lounges and its lounge in Singapore Changi’s Terminal 1 is the latest to get a facelift. It follows on from refreshed lounges at Washington DC and Lagos, with the Seattle lounge also due to reopen following refurbishment this year.

The Singapore lounge opened a decade ago, in 2015, and has been closed since early November for the works. It reopened in mid-December but pictures have only just been released. It has capacity for 226 guests.

This is a minor refurbishment, similar to what has been done with the lounges at Heathrow. This means new furniture, lighting upgrades and, I presume, new carpets and flooring where necessary. Here’s how BA describes the changes:

“The interiors feature fabrics inspired by British heritage has been brought to life with furniture crafted by Boss Design and specially curated artwork from Louise Hill (an eminent designer based in Singapore) that pays homage to Singapore’s vibrant history.”

The overall space and layout remains unchanged, with one exception: the conversion of The Bar into a Concorde Dining room. This is a de-facto First Class space, restricted to those travelling in First and BA Gold Guest List members:

The Concorde Dining room a significant upgrade to the space and comes with an a la carte dining menu featuring both British and local favourites such as herb-crusted beef tenderloin, cashew satay chicken and lion’s mane mushroom curry.

Three “premium Champagnes” have also been added to the menu which include Joseph Perrier 2015, Bollinger Special Cuvée and Joseph Perrier Rosé as well as three whiskies: Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Glenlivet 18, and Bowmore 18.

The British Airways lounge is open from 3pm until midnight daily to accommodate BA’s Sydney and London flights from the airport.

The usual entry restrictions apply: you need to be flying BA in business or First to get in, or have British Airways Executive Club Silver or Gold status. You can also use the lounge if you are flying another oneworld airline in business or First Class or you are flying another oneworld airline and hold oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status.

Later this year, British Airways will lift the lid on its new lounge design concept which will eventually also feature in its flagship Heathrow lounges.

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How to get FREE airport lounge access via UK credit cards (April 2025)

Here are the five options to get FREE airport lounge access via a UK credit card.

The Platinum Card from American Express comes with two free Priority Pass cards, one for you and one for a supplementary cardholder. Each card admits two so a family of four gets in free. You get access to all 1,500 lounges in the Priority Pass network – search it here.

You also get access to Eurostar, Lufthansa and Delta Air Lines lounges.  Our American Express Platinum review is here.

You can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is FREE for the first year. It comes with a Priority Pass card loaded with four free visits to any Priority Pass lounge – see the list here.

Additional lounge visits are charged at £24.  You get four more free visits for every year you keep the card.  

There is no annual fee for Amex Gold in Year 1 and you get a 20,000 points sign-up bonus.  Full details are in our American Express Preferred Rewards Gold review here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard gets you get a free Priority Pass card, allowing you access to the Priority Pass network.  Guests are charged at £24 although it may be cheaper to pay £60 for a supplementary credit card for your partner.

The card has a fee of £290 and there are strict financial requirements to become a HSBC Premier customer.  Full details are in my HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard review.

HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard

A good package, but only available to HSBC Premier clients Read our full review

Got a small business?

If you have a small business, consider American Express Business Platinum which has the same lounge benefits as the personal Platinum card:

American Express Business Platinum

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

You should also consider the Capital on Tap Pro Visa credit card which has a lower fee and, as well as a Priority Pass for airport lounge access, also comes with Radison Rewards VIP hotel status:

Capital on Tap Pro Visa

10,500 points (=10,500 Avios) plus good benefits Read our full review

PS. You can find all of HfP’s UK airport lounge reviews – and we’ve been to most of them – indexed here.