Originally Posted by
DYKWIA
I'd like to see how this pans out. I really doubt many of EKs "core" passengers will be up for paying $100 for lounge access.
Most people will be transitting at DXB, with 2-3 hours between flights. By the time they've got through security, they may have 60-90 minutes in the lounge. Hardly worth it.
I see it being aimed at Golds & Silvers travelling from DXB with colleagues.
I'd wager than it a years time, there will be no noticeable difference in the lounges,
I agree with this. I'd class myself as a 'core' passenger - I buy the cheapest ticket that I can afford and have to save up for that for several months just to be able to afford the 500GBP or so to travel on EK Y.
100USD is not an insignificant amount for me so lounge access isn't something I'd be considering all that often on my homeward-bound trip from DXB.
I don't think the J'ers and F'ers need worry too much that the common people might litter their lounges.