Accompanied a VIP - gov, few years ago, we were escorted all the way to the BNE lounge where we were given the area closest to the gate within the lounge. Offered to serve food and drinks. When it was time we were called to board ahead of the announcement. While on the plane the ground staff followed through with a handover. And upon landing we were also met by an EK staff until we reached immigration - where we asked the chap to go away .