Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
Well, there's a bit of difference between overselling aircraft and overselling lounge access.
Airlines are encouraged by fines to minimize (optimize) actual oversell situations. Do you want regulations for lounge access? If AS doesn't let you in, PP has to give you $20 for food/drink at an airport restaurant?
What's your solution?
Generally at PDX, I want to stop by in the morning for a quick bite to eat and cup of coffee in a to-go cup....if there were no where to sit, I'd probably use the bathroom, grab my coffee, and go....so if it's THAT crowded (and at PDX, I've never once had trouble finding a place to sit), at least let us grab a coffee and be on our way. The AMEX lounge in SEA gives out Starbucks gift cards when they are too crowded and must deny entry....that's when I actually hope they deny me entry to the lounge ^