Most of my flights are between UK & Dubai in business (Flex or Flex Plus) so I could probably use miles to upgrade to First and get a good saving on points there. I don't often fly economy with EK as it is usually business-related travel. I expect to hit Gold this month and probably Plat within 3 to 6 months as I fly quite frequently.

My kids fly alone several times a year, my oldest with be 16 soon and then I don't think they will need to fly as unaccompanied minors. I guess they could have the passes and use the lounge but do they need to fly with me or can they just use them when flying alone? It seems a lot of money to give them lounge access. I guess if I hit Platinum I could give my eldest son Gold status and that would also cover the lounge.

The extra 10kg could be useful this year as we are moving things between UK and Dubai as I only recently moved here.