Just wanted to share a few salient details from my recent interview with CX lounge folk (including the head of new lounge design firm StudioIlse) on what's happening with The Pier First Class and Business Class.

The Pier First Class
* Due to re-open early June
* CX confirms the teaser image from its rebranding campaign is one of The Pier's new 'nap nook' daybeds – think 'Cabana' but without the wetness. :P

* A semi-circular tended bar will be another feature
* The lounge will have what the designer describes as a 'well-being zone', but it won't be a spa as we know it (see QF SYD/MEL, BA LHR, TG BKK first lounges)
* Full story at http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...t-class-lounge

The Pier Business Class
* To close from early June (within days of The Pier F re-opening) through to early 2016
* Will adopt a very 'room-based' design
* Features relaxation room, tea room and sitting room
* Full story at http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...s-class-lounge

[Disclosure: I'm the editor of Australian Business Traveller and author of the two stories above]