Originally Posted by
BOStonTravels
No, you arent going to get access, you are traveling on EK. Just buy the cheapest economy ticket on MH (probalby find one for $40USD to Penang etc) or spend the least amount of avios for an MH flight shorthaul for a flight departing around the time you want and then use the lovely new MH First class lounge with your OWE status. Problem solved and MH gets the money from your ticket and you take your EK flight.
thanks for the tip.... not been since the Lounge has been upgraded so could be a good shout!