Originally Posted by
bocastephen
Is alcohol really so important that it outweighs the benefits of having a quiet, exclusive space away from the hoi paloi where you can sit comfortably, work, grab a light snack, shower after a long flight and have dedicated customer service access?
What PC's have you been using? I would not describe any as "quiet" or "exclusive," and almost none have showers. Indeed, the two in EWR often don't have a place I can sit comfortably and work, because there aren't enough seats or outlets. It's still better than being out in the terminal in a lot of situations (and therefore worth the money), but it's certainly not the shining experience you've made it out to be.
To stay on topic, though, the new rule definitely made the IAH E club more comfortable. Closed captioning was definitely on, so those who wanted to watch Sports Shouting could get their fix.