I received my Skywards e-newsletter yesterday and thought this was interesting...
We just want to remind you that the suspension on the benefit of bringing a guest into the lounge when travelling in Economy Class still stands. We want to reassure you that we continue to work towards alleviating the current facilities constraint and plan to reinstate this benefit. Please note you can invite one guest travelling on the same flight as you into the lounge when you travel in Business Class or First Class.
I just don't see how they think they are going to re-instate the benefit in DXB anytime soon. The main J lounge is already on its knees during the peak time - and I for one, am too old and way too cranky to queue up to go to the bathroom.
My view is that EK should at least make a compromise and re-instate the benefit outside of DXB - even on a lounge by lounge basis. As long as it was clearly explained and published, members would feel that EK are making progress.
Sadly, I know the seat capacity for most of the EK lounges here in Asia
. And I also know, from talking with the lounge staff here in the region that the extra load that guests of Golds put on the facilities was minimal.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts?