Originally Posted by
ani90
I agree with all else you say but can you explain how accepting the current state of EWR lounges (the subject of this thread) can constitute extremely intelligent acts? What then is the different future of air travel they are planning - is it to close the lounge entirely and run a service like Ryanair?
It won't be like Ryanair. Basic economy is the Ryanair model.
But let's say that there are profitable opportunities in domestic service, which is booming, and a very dicey situation in international premium cabins. What would your lounge product look like?
And one response to that might be "well, you would operate it mostly at your domestic hubs, close down your swanky international business class lounges, and orient it more towards domestic travelers who just want a quiet place to work during a connection rather than luxury-minded international J travelers".
Which would look a lot like what we have now.