Access to Lounge
Flew on ALT recently. Out of Dubai I was upgraded to First as seats were available, but was told new policy that Lounge entitlement was only to Business Class as that was the booked status. Check-in clerk was very nice about it, showed me an e-mail that instructed them to do this due to 'overcrowding' of the First Class lounge.
Have no idea if this is a temporary measure. Maybe it will change once the new terminal is completed?
Perhaps someone can tell me what the VPs are entitled to?