My first thought exactly! If the only benefit is disembarking "among the first" why would a long haul flight cost more?? Makes zero sense.

Do we know when in September the lounge access will be reinstated? Early, mid, late September? Can’t see a date anywhere (Google search).

So basically you are paying extra to get what, in reality, should be standard economy seating. You know, where you can actually get in and out of the seat and not have your knees up under your chin for the entire flight.

Evidently entering the comp is a piece of cake.

So its 1 million miles per scheme. Are all schemes equal? Is 1 Million miles in, say, Krisflyer worth the same for redemption as 1 Million miles in ANA's Mileage Club?