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British Airways launches Concorde Bar in Changi Airport

SINGAPORE — If you’ve heard about British Airways’ Concorde Room — a lounge for its first-class passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and New York’s John F Kennedy Airport that comes complete with complimentary treatments from Elemis Spa — you might be interested to know there is a “mini version” of it here at Changi Airport.

SINGAPORE — If you’ve heard about British Airways’ Concorde Room — a lounge for its first-class passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and New York’s John F Kennedy Airport that comes complete with complimentary treatments from Elemis Spa — you might be interested to know there is a “mini version” of it here at Changi Airport.

Called Concorde Bar, it is a first in Asia and was unveiled on Tuesday as part of the airline’s official launch of its new lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 1. The bar has a seating capacity of 41 and is only accessible with a passcode. It is designed by Mike Crump of Honour Branding to be a sleek restful oasis. Digital walls showcase a view of the Singapore skyline that reflects the time of the day outside, while a dedicated attendant is there to see to passengers’ needs.

Another highlight is the bar, crafted in darkened oak cabinets with a black marble counter, that serves up a “premium selection” of drinks and food such as the Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut NV.

“The Concorde Bar is about having an exclusive environment for our first-class passengers, and our Concorde Rooms have been very well received so far. As our lounge in Changi is being refurbished at this time, it was also an opportune moment to bring the Concorde Bar to Singapore and reward our customers with the very best we’ve got to offer,” said Robert Williams, British Airways head of Asia Pacific sales.

The main lounge now sports a fresher look with an increased seating capacity of 42 per cent. A smarter layout also provides seating for different needs. For example, there are sofas for those travelling together while there are high tables for those who prefer to work over quick bites.

Artworks by Singaporean and British artists, such as Simon Wee and Dr Brendan Neiland, add to the warmth of the space; and British dailies including The Daily Mail are available for your perusal as you help yourself to the bubbly at the Champagne Bar. While there is no Elemis Spa here, there are Elemis products in the washrooms.

To celebrate this milestone, the airline is offering its Club World travellers (from Singapore to London) a complimentary one-way upgrade to First Class to experience its Concorde Bar if they book by Oct 13.

“We have been flying to Singapore for 82 years. Singapore is always getting the latest products and services, and now the latest lounge with the newest services,” added Williams. “We’ll continue to bring the best to this market.” Serene Lim

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