Good going! I'm not sure of the current policy, technically, but I believe they may be able to use a lounge and they could also nicely ask the NWA checkin' agent for a pass, if necessary! This was true in the recent past for those that had WP Gold status even in coach, from what I saw/heard, yet I have not been on NWA for about a year now. Hope they can and I await hearing from others more wise than I!