I am not enjoying my transit experience in Dubai.

First, I'm not enjoying my tier (silver) privileges. Why am I not granted access to the B-concourse lounge, and must walk all the way to lounges C or A to access the lounge? Not only walking all the way there is time consuming (making me have less time to enjoy the lounge prior to my flight) but is energy consuming as well (I believe the concourses are over a mile long as mentioned in the Ultimate Airport Dubai season 3 show.) I decided to fly Emirates to pamper myself, not expect some GYM exercise during transit.

Second, I'm not happy with the traffic in Dubai. Usually prior to landing we have to circle the airspace around 30 minutes before landing which is not a pleasant experience to have in Y class. Not only that, but it also takes time to part the aircraft to the gate or take-off due to the number of aircrafts ahead of you. When I fly, stress should be my least concern, not top.

Finally, Emirates have increased their fares. I remember how cheap it was to fly Y to KUL and now it cost almost 70% more of the price earlier quoted this year (little bit below double.) Why should I pay double the price to circle half an around in the airspace prior to landing, prepare for jogging during transit (no one wants to do jogging during transit,) and wait for like 10 minutes in the taxiway just to get a spot for take off?

I'm getting tired from transiting in Dubai for the reasons mentioned above.

I don't care much about the amenity kits. However, I was disappointed that I did not get what I paid for (value for money.) Don't you remember? I sacrificed a day flight (to enjoy the view outside) for an amenity kit, and failing to meet my expectations for the price they are charging in J class is completely, utterly unacceptable, especially for a loyal silver (potential gold) member like me

This is what I have in mind for my future flights. I am learning from you guys ^ especially after my bleeding hands incident with EK

The negative reviews seems to be more than normal. If it were few posts every month or so that would be acceptable but negative reviews very often (maybe once every 2 - 3 days) would make me reconsider taking Etihad...... Especially for silly reasons such as luggage loss or delays (which seems to be popular in Etihad complaints.) I definitely do not want to go through that experience when I travel.

I may either give them one more chance to do the right thing and upgrade me or just use my miles on a first class ticket for DOH - KWI just to try the tremendous popular Al-Safwa lounge (which I didn't like judging by the pictures.)