TURIN, what is there to laugh about?
They have sent in the A346 before, as well as the A345. They have a sponsorship with MUFC as well as advertising in Abu Dhabi specifically at premium packages with MAN flights.
Add to the mix that an A346 will be spare in the system when one gets swapped with an A333 at LHR, and the fact there are only 24 seats more than an A332, I fail to see what your issue is.
The press release states that the new lounge will be for pearl AND diamond class, no point telling them of that if they are not going to be able to use it.