Closed again. Honestly I am quite shocked that this is still an issue 3 years later. Either keep the lounge open or just close it for good...

Edit: Around 13:30, they opened the *A lounge and made the announcement in the Aspire lounge that eligible customers can switch. The *A lounge is significantly better in terms of food and drinks. Aspire lounge serves salad and soup, while the *A lounge has some curry, some chicken, some hot pasta, and a large salad bar. *A lounge also serves drinks in bottles rather than fountain and has more wine/spirit options. While the Aspire lounge is better than what was on offer before the *A lounge was available and quite acceptable for a priority pass lounge, the *A lounge is definitely better.