Wow - a bit of an over dramatic response...

It's only busy some of the day - 5am-10am. Other times it's fine. I was there a few weeks ago at about midday and it was perfect. So, for anyone travelling back to Europe on the lunchtime bank of flights, there isn't a problem.

I agree that the old lounges were probably nicer, but I wouldn't trek all the way to T1.

Cheers,
Rick