Singapore (January 15, 2008) /China Newswire/ — A luxuriously exclusive experience awaits Singapore Airlines' loyal customers at Changi Airport's newest addition, Terminal 3. The Airline will begin operations at the new terminal on 9 January 2008, and is rolling out the red carpet for premium customers to the tune of S$30 million.

Terminal 3 is home to Singapore Airlines' latest premium facilities that promise to please the most discerning of travellers.

"Terminal 3, being a new extension of the Changi hub, allows us to create an inviting environment for our customers. Privacy, luxury and comfort are hallmarks you can find at the SilverKris Lounge and KrisFlyer Gold Lounge in the new terminal," says Mr Yap Kim Wah, Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Products and Services.

The SilverKris Lounge provides an oasis of calm and respite for PPS members and Singapore Airlines customers travelling in the premium cabins, while the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge offers KrisFlyer Gold and Star Alliance Gold members a cosy getaway in which to rest and relax. Both lounges are centrally located and offer the best views of the airport, from the parking bays to the runways.

SilverKris Lounge: Where classic elegance meets functionality

Thoughtfully designed and crafted by renowned interior architectural design firm, Wilson Associates, the new Singapore Airlines lounges will add a finer touch to our customers' travelling experience, even before they board. Artists' impression

The Terminal 3 SilverKris Lounge, located at level 3 above Departure Gate A1, is 4,000 square metres of pure luxury, with walls adorned in fine marble and rich timber. The high ceiling gives a sense of space, while full-length windows allow customers to enjoy unparalleled views of the tarmac in peace and quiet as they relax in seats upholstered in soft leather.

The entire lounge is WiFi-enabled, thus allowing customers to surf the internet from wherever they are seated. 36 internet and workstations are also available for use. An extensive range of newspapers and magazines is also at hand.

The Lounge has separate sections for Business Class and First Class customers as well as eligible PPS members. There are 410 and 131 seats in Business and First Class areas respectively. Both sections come with their own dining areas, food service counters, bars, television areas, showers and washrooms as well as nursing rooms.

The Business Class section of SilverKris Lounge is open to all Singapore Airlines Business Class customers as well as PPS members who travel on Singapore Airlines or SilkAir. Singapore Airlines Suites and First Class customers, as well as PPS Solitaire members travelling with either airline, may also visit the First Class section.

First Class Check-In: Exclusivity like never before

Customers using the First Class section in SilverKris Lounge will also get greater exclusivity than ever. They will have their own private driveway leading into the First Class Check-in Reception at Terminal 3, with porters to assist them with their luggage as service staff completes their check-in.

Clearing immigration will be a breeze, thanks to a dedicated Singapore Airlines First Class Departure Immigration Lane, set aside exclusively for these customers. Located steps away from the exit of the First Class Check-in Reception, this dedicated lane allows eligible customers to bypass the main immigration channel, thereby making the process from check-in to boarding a seamless and hassle-free one.

KrisFlyer Gold Lounge: Comfort with a modern touch

Comfort meets modernity in the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, situated at Level 3, opposite the SilverKris Lounge. The lounge seats up to 154 customers. The Krisflyer Gold Lounge is designed cleverly around the Terminal's existing facilities capitalizing on its natural skylight.

Buffet food stations and television areas are located inside, while internet workstations are conveniently placed in the outdoor area overlooking water features and greenery. Like the SilverKris Lounge, free WiFi is available at the KrisFlyer Lounge.

The KrisFlyer Lounge is open to Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer Gold members, and Star Alliance Gold members travelling on Economy Class.

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