Originally Posted by
hhdl
This feels likely to be the template for D1 Light: no D1 lounge access at all, no SkyClub access except for STE+, seats for non-elites only become free at check-in, and a $500-ish change fee.
I’d speculate the lounge access policy will be- no D1 Lounge access, and SkyClub access only if you have other qualifying credentials (so in addition to STE+, qualifying credit card access or membership).
Seat selection for elites will be far less punitive than UA and LH’s versions.