so the elite is the non-status passengers who occupy airy and quiet departure lounges, while the frequent fliers are lured to crowded lounges with a few free snacks and drinks...
I detect tongue-in-cheek!
Sometimes a Biz lounge can be noisy and crowded in the Friday evening rush but the main lounges are no longer 'lounges'. I do not find it restful to spend time sitting in the middle of a shopping mall.
