Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge Review

SilverKris Lounge | Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3

I was worried about the short layover time at Singapore, but security and other formalities went through so fast that I still had a little bit of time to check out SilverKris Lounge.

SilverKris Business Class Lounge is also used by Star Alliance partners and located one floor above the departure hall. This was a huge lounge and in addition I found there were sofas or chairs everywhere.

Also, I saw lots of high chairs at the buffet counters and there were also dining tables and chairs in the dining area. I saw some long sofas as well that possibly could be used to lie down and take a mini nap.

The food section had an extensive selection of foods and desserts. If I had time, I would go nuts trying all these foods.

I will name a few of the items: Snapper with honey ginger, pasta, sweet curried potato, braised noodles, braised beef, a variety of curry, a variety of pre-made sandwiches, Mee siam, Dau suan, Siu mai, lots of seafoods, a variety of salads, fruits, cakes, yogurts, and much more.

However, my short time there made it impossible to try anything. I only had time to walk around and look at everything there.

The best part was the shower facility. I went into one just to see how it looked. Each shower room was like a private bathroom with a standing shower on one side and a basin on the other side. It looked like a small Hilton hotel bathroom, but without the toilet.

They even had mini soap, shampoo, a disposable razor, a comb, and lotion like you find at hotels. The SilverKris Business Class Lounge had one of the best shower facilities I have seen at airport lounges.

Although quite big, I found the SilverKris Business Class Lounge crowded. But it would definitely be a good choice if you want to sample lots of food and take a nice shower.

Singapore Airlines Business Class Review: KUL - SIN

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore | Singapore Airlines Business Class

My first flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was on Singapore Airlines SQ 107 Airbus A330-300. This was a short distance, only 296 km. Total flight time on the itinerary said 1 hour.

The aircraft was old and showed its age. I had a window seat and no one was sitting next to me. The seat was comfortable and there was a pillow provided. There was no blanket, but none was needed due to the short flight. Also, the amenity kit was provided.

Once the flight departed, I saw flight attendants were rushing to serve food. I realised that the flight was even shorter than 1 hour, and hence the rush.

I had tomato sauce and mutton curry tortilla. There was no big food menu like you usually get on business class because of the time limitation.

I went to the washroom just to make a video. It was spacious and clean, but I didn’t see much amenities.

I came back to my seat, but didn’t feel like making it lie-flat or recline. Before I knew it, it was time to land in Singapore. No wonder flight attendants were rushing to finish serving food. The flight could not have been more than 40 minutes.

My overall impression was how pleasant flying Singapore Airlines business was. However, I would be happier if I had a newer plane. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly business class again on Singapore Airlines.

My layover time in Singapore was only 1H, 45M to connect to EVA AIR BR 226. I was a bit worried about completing all the formalities to catch my next flight on time.

Qantas Business Class Review – Melbourne to Auckland - Airbus A330-200

Qantas International Business Class Lounge

After completing airport security, it was time to experience the Qantas Business Class lounge. I was not expecting this lounge located on the basement level; it took me a while to find it.

The Qantas International Business Class Lounge is huge and you will find everything, including a business centre with printers, a kid’s zone, and a shower facility. I didn’t have to use any of them; I was rushing to complete taking video and pictures, so I could have some time to eat or drink a coffee.

There were plenty of food and snacks. I saw the alcohol and coffee sections were impressive too; there was even barista coffee.

Qantas Business Class Airbus A330-200

I was expecting Qantas Airbus A330-200 to have one of the world’s best business class suites and I was not disappointed. Each suite is separated with a privacy divider and has direct isle access, regardless of whether it’s a window seat or not.

I had a window seat and it made my journey even better. Wrapped in black leather, these seats convert to a 2-metre lie-flat bed. There were numerous storage options and there was a big side table to keep items such as a laptop or camera. Even the spacious footwell can be used to stack a small suitcase or carry-on luggage.

Qantas’s business class food was great. To start with, I chose seared ocean trout with charred corn, jalapeno lime, and coriander. My main course was red braised chicken with stir fried gai tan, shiitake mushrooms, black beans, and jasmine rice. I had Maggie Beer salted honey ice cream as a dessert. This ice cream looked like an Australian specialty and I had never seen it before.

The Quantas Business suite entertainment system offered a 16-inch touch screen monitor and there were lots of Asian and Western options available.  16-inch seemed to be the perfect size to watch a movie right in front of my face.

There was no Amenity Kit provided on this flight. It was probably too short a flight (roughly 3.5 hours) for an Amenity Kit.

Overall, my first experience with Qantas business class was pleasant and I found nothing to complain about. I definitely will not hesitate to fly Qantas again in the future if the opportunity arises.