New SilverKris Lounge Melbourne

[Cruiser Elite]

Will update Sunday as to progress

 

[BCons]

Thats a bggr - just re-booked an end Oct trip out of Syd rather than from Mel, and only because SQ make it so hard to add domestic legs 'and' attempt to buy a points/cash upgrade to F (thats another topic). Its a nice space tho, remember it from the days of flying EY back in '17, probly not too long after it opened.

 

[Xtrap2.0]

Thats a bggr - just re-booked an end Oct trip out of Syd rather than from Mel, and only because SQ make it so hard to add domestic legs 'and' attempt to buy a points/cash upgrade to F (thats another topic). Its a nice space tho, remember it from the days of flying EY back in '17, probly not too long after it opened. View attachment 524280

I’m sure you won’t regret it, Sydney’s SKL (whether F or J) is really nice and tranquil, great food, barista coffee and has runway views too, get in early for one of the armchairs with window views.

I also find Brisbanes SKL (only has a J section) quite underrated, shares many similarities with Sydney’s SKL J, although the runway views are replaced with terminal-runway views. But still, the natural light makes a world of difference from Melbournes dungeon feel.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I’m sure you won’t regret it, Sydney’s SKL (whether F or J) is really nice and tranquil, great food, barista coffee and has runway views too, get in early for one of the armchairs with window views.

Oh yes the view over the iron roof in SYD SKL F is to die for - you can see it here in a video I posted of SYD SKL F on 10/06/2025

 

[BCons]

Oh yes the view over the iron roof in SYD SKL F is to die for - you can see it here in a video I posted of SYD SKL F on 10/06/2025

Oh yes, nothing like a half acre of cliplock roofing!

 

[Xtrap2.0]

Oh yes the view over the iron roof in SYD SKL F is to die for - you can see it here in a video I posted of SYD SKL F on 10/06/2025

I’m happy enough with the window views from the armchairs in SYD SKL J.

 

[TMP]

Will update Sunday as to progress

That will be helpful, thanks! Flying out next Saturday

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Update: Def no confirmed opening date in fact zero idea of even an estimated : anticipated date

As with all renovations within an airport complex this is extremely complicated.

So many Govt depts right from Local Govt to Fed Depts involved - throw in fire comp rqts / OH&S on so many levels / airport restricts it is just a nightmare to undertake.

SQ desperate to get it open as they currently paying 2 rents - and bear in mind history shows multiple lounge Reno’s in MEL and other states have seen up to 6mth overruns.

SQ still desperate to cling to b4 CMAS opening but do t hold your breath.

 

[lovestotravel]

Update: Def no confirmed opening date in fact zero idea of even an estimated : anticipated date

As with all renovations within an airport complex this is extremely complicated.

So many Govt depts right from Local Govt to Fed Depts involved - throw in fire comp rqts / OH&S on so many levels / airport restricts it is just a nightmare to undertake.

SQ desperate to get it open as they currently paying 2 rents - and bear in mind history shows multiple lounge Reno’s in MEL and other states have seen up to 6mth overruns.

SQ still desperate to cling to b4 CMAS opening but do t hold your breath.

Thanks for the update!

 

[Cruiser Elite]

TBH IMHUUO I think end Jan to end Mar but I seriously have NFI

 

[lovestotravel]

If it was before XMAS I'm sure they would have an idea/be happy, as it's only 2 months away really.

Sadly my last SQ trip out of MEL is in December 2026, with next planned flights on EK (if Iran fully resolves) for Dec 2027

A quiet travel year ahead with a new career for the Mrs