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Being a Koru member does not make you a frequent flyer. The Koru lounges that I experience (AKL Dom & Intl) offer much better food and beverage options than any of their North American counterparts that I have seen. Yes the Koru lounges are busy at times, as are many other countries and airlines lounges. Access is easy these days with pretty much anyone garnering access should they want it.

"But one area where it was not consistent was its pricing, especially for last minute bookings" shows his lack of understanding of supply and demand. If seat supply is low, price will be higher. Need to book last minute, expect to pay more, simple.

Business travellers in particular wanted somewhere quiet where they could access water, some healthy food and somewhere to work and relax. "Travelling is already hard enough on the body. "That buffet idea just means over indulgence." Sounds like a self righteous eco warrior. A buffet does not mean have to mean over indulgence at all, some of us who are frequent travellers will eat a full meal in the lounge prior to departure to be able to sleep as soon as wheels up, so as to rest sleep cycles.

Shane Jones sounds like a typical blustering politician, who has overindulged by the looks of him. Regional destinations with low population bases are going to be more expensive.