Thanks guys...didn't realise that about the lounges-thanks for the heads up

I had assumed that the bonus points wouldn't count towards tier status, but hey...worth while asking around!

I know that the bonus miles aren't added to tier status either...

Am trying to get enough points together to go business on EK412 DXB-SYD next year...but we'll have to wait and see...and yes the 42kg allowance is very nice!

I agree yoshy that it's strange Silver Skywards member cannot use the T3 lounge.....nevermind.....
Thanks again people...great site keep up the good work all