Just sent an email to skywards outlining my displeasure with the new move. I understand the restrictions for T3 lounge, perhaps they could ve allowed us continue to bring guests into the T1 lounge and other EK network lounges.
This certainly devalues the programme even more, and with QR now going double daily to Manchester, I will certainly be thinking of shifting my loyalty over! I am no big fan of A330s, and i will miss the GE90s on the 777W!