indeed, ridiculous. I got access to the lounge via Diners Club CC after all. Pretty mediocre lounge anyway, no windows and was very full, apparently with PP and other CC customers.

The lounge at TFN is much more pleasant. Perhaps I should have posted a complaint to IB+... but why bother. I will simply try to avoid that TFS flight in the future and use TFN departures. Much more pleasant, conveniently located for departures ex SC and quiet, not overcrowded airfield (that exactly what it is ) No charter all inclusive crowds there.