Perth Airport's Fancy New Addition
WAGBA is delighted to share in the joy of our our premium member, Singapore Airlines, in celebrating the official opening of the new SilverKris Lounge at Perth International Airport. This marks a significant milestone in the airline’s 57 years of service to Perth.
WAGBA President Stephan Kirsch and Vice President Frank Vogel were graciously invited to join the momentous inauguration of the occasion by Mr Lu Chung Yuan (SIA Acting Senior Vice President Customer Services & Operations), Mr Louis Leonard Arul (SIA Regional Vice President South-West Pacific), His Excellency Anil Kumar Nayar (Singapore High Commissioner to Australia), and Mr Jason Waters (CEO Perth Airport).
"Singapore Airlines commenced operations in Perth in 1967 with just three weekly flights and grew to offer four daily flights until the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. In November 2023, the airline reinstated its fourth daily service as part of its peak season operations, bringing the total to 25 flights per week. This additional service is set to become permanent starting from March 31st of the current year."
Eligible passengers can now enjoy additional space, enhanced facilities, and a range of new dining options on ground before departing Perth. The newly launched Lounge space features the airline’s “Home Away from Home” design concept used across SIA Silver Kris Lounges worldwide, incorporating the signature Batik motif in striking and subtle ways throughout the lounge amenities and furnishings. The Lounge is twice the size of the previous space and comfortably seats 135 passengers, including productivity pods and the airline’s signature winged chairs, providing travellers with a private and comfortable workspace before the flight, not to mention all while featuring a live cooking station and fully tended cocktail bar, presenting local producers like Old Young’s Gin and Beerfarm, as well as Singaporean favourites such as Tiger Beer. Singapore Airlines eligible KrisFlyer and Star Alliance members are definitely in for a treat with the launching of this luxurious Lounge!
WAGBA would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Singapore Airlines and kudos to the local team in Western Australia including Jacki D'Antonio (SIA Area Manager) – what an exciting moment to be proud of!
