Originally Posted by
DCAproducer
When the JFK T4 SkyClub first opened they used to give D1 passengers a card upon entry and that card got you a wait-staff served meal. They had dining area in front of the bar area. This didn't last long, but it had a menu that you could order off of and it was free for D1 passengers. Unfortunately this lounge quickly turned into a free for all.
The solution to this problem is more/larger lounges. If you sell more access (memberships and credit cards) you need more capacity.
Grab and go would be great. I saw a grab-and-go junk food table at SEA last week. It was right before the check-in desk as we were leaving the lounge. During COVID SkyClubs have done pre-packaged wraps and sandwiches, a few of those would be great.
That's why we need something like the Flagship lounge AA has or the Polaris lounge UA has. I'd be happy with just a voucher like they you use to give you for the airport when the flight was severly delayed and just have a drink and meal before boarding a redeye international flight and just sleep skip the first meal service and sleep. Usually if I fly into LHR I'll tell the fa if I'm sleeping not to wake me for breakfast and just shower and eat at the arrivals lounge.