Just visited last night the new AC lounge, note I would not call it an MLL as it is a shared one with SAS, and frankly is far more SAS than AC ever was. The design is light and bright, not like the dark and sleek MLLs at all.

Two levels and the second one is worth the haul up the stairs.

NOTE: There are 4 showers whcih are a well kept secret. Also, a smoking room finally for us sinners! BRAVO.

Mostly hardwood floors which are not properly sealed and will liook like **** in no time. While I found the design very Scandanivian (rather like an Ikea store), I do not think it has lasting power and I fear it will not easily withstand the test of time.

Big question, will AC keep its Arrivals Lounge open or direct traffic to this one since there are showers??

I was told the Arrivals Lounge is still open but breakfast has been withdrawn, save coffee and muffins.

On another example of insane management, I had asked a gate agent about the new lounge and was told she was not allowed into see it. Now if a company is product sensitive, why would it not permit its staff to be knowledgeable about its product. Why have all the AC staff not been given a tour of the new lounge??