New subwoofers for surround sound The sound proof curtain won't do much to stop those low frequencies!

And why so all the promotional photos show people dressed so elegantly? Every time I've been there it's been paunchy men in jeans and t-shirts and a few strays from F in PJs.

The seats don't look too bad, at least in terms of comfort. I never found the benches all that comfortable, but I agree that they may be underused because four strangers may not want to squeeze in together in something that looks like a comfy Macdonald's arrangement.

Notrhing says 'look at me I'm travelling in first' like those pyjamas and the 'dont touch that bottle of Dom its not for you' stickers in the wine cooler...

Yeah, my first thoughts on seeing the juxtaposition of "sub woofers" and "sound proof curtains" was "say goodbye to the advantages of the mini-cabin"!

I too am worried about the tables discouraging people from "making friends" and feel more awkward about sitting at a table if only occupied by even one person. At least they kept one side in the open bench concept which is where I like to sit with my drink and look out the window and still have the option to strike up a conversation.

Don't think the they will keep the volume that high as cabin crew are well aware of the noise from the bar disturbing the mini cabin and have heard the bartender asking people to keep it down.

I do love the new colors. Never been a fan of gold so the new chrome/silver finishes are definitely more my taste as is the new faux wood.

Ah, I didn't notice that one side had remained the same.

You sound exactly like me...

Problem solved - flight cancelled. Next available flight - Sunday!!!!

So, I've got the joys of Jet2 to Leeds/Bradford tomorrow, followed by bus/train/Uber home.

The upside, I'm in the landside Privium lounge at AMS... Doesn't close until 20:30, so that's a free afternoon on the razz sorted out.

I'll have a toast to you tomorrow on the way to Tokyo

Hah! Hadn't even noticed the typo!

Speaking of soccer, they'll have to modify the bar at the Emirates Club of PSG stadium

Back to the topic.

+1 for disliking the MacDonald's table.
Two benches would have been better.

TV : I fancy the idea of watching a good soccer game. Nevertheless, everybody may not like it, and the mini cabin may indeed be bothered by uncontrolled MAN-U fans.

Sound proof curtain : waiting to see how it works. It's a good idea, but, I don't see pax opening/closing such curtain. It will probably remain open ...
It will be interesting to see during meal time

Faux wood : I'm not sure that real wood can be homologated on an airliner, security wise.

I'm much more eager to see the new F cabin. Will they keep the massive useless personal mini bar / folding table ?
I understand, there will be no revolution in the architecture ...

Understood.

I very often enjoy watching football (aka soccer in some parts of the world) too.

But - forgetting about "uncontrolled Man U fans" for a moment - what if I, or other bar users, would prefer to watch a live tennis match which happens to be available at the same time. .....

Much better methinks to keep any live TV viewing to individual seats/suites.

As someone who relies on the odd op-up to get into J, I guess my opinion doesn't matter much, but I don't like it either. One or two people could easily monopolize the booth-style table and even the promotional video shows two people using the whole table for their food/drink/papers. The open bench on the other side now has a table so that someone has to "slide in" to get to the middle.

As an introvert who already feels like an interloper in J due to op-up, I'd be really uncomfortable sitting in this new lounge.

Absolutely! ^

If the "new" C cabin is anything to go by, wouldn't keep my hopes high...

EK d�cor doesn't exactly strike me as "understated luxury"

But on the positive side, at least the pics of the restyled lounge suggest a bit less bling...