While it does do that somewhat, if this was the real intention, it would have been more strongly supported by not offering access to non-F/J/status flyers at all, as it was originally. This whole thread would then have been moot, since there's be no concern of the lounges being overrun by economy flyers...

MH has slowly been going down the monetisation route, particularly as Müller & Bellew came onboard, but its not got it properly tweaked yet... which is fine by me.

(Btw, Plaza Premium is just too crowded with all the card holders getting free access, hence would not recommend if you actually want to spend for access... Sama-Sama is usually quiet and relaxing, so much so that I honestly am unsure if they even make any money.)