SKYLIFE is the only passenger lounge at London Southend. After the 2025 refurb it sits immediately post-security. Airport hours are daily 04:00–20:00 with a published two-hour max stay. Paid Standard entry starts from £36pp; Premium from £46pp adds Security Fast Track and reserved seating. Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey and Diners Club are accepted (airport lists a small network pre-book fee from £7pp). Priority Pass may still title the venue “Skylife Lounge @The Pilot Cafe” with a three-hour max — treat the airport’s two-hour / door instructions as authoritative for walk-up layout.