So many mixed emotions with this change...

1. Do I plan my trips that need a stopover with airports that have a CL only? - yes
2. Did they need to do something to solve overcrowding - yes
3. Is "no" free guests reasonable - from a private airline lounge, it's only for the seat holder, so I can see an argument both ways on this one
4. Does this suck for me? Typically my travel is either with my wife (who has an AU card so no issue) or family of four with our two kids...
   1. Would I pay $100 in order to goto a Lounge? No way...as much as I hate most PP lounges would rather go there or a restaurant like some others have said
   2. Do I spend $75k/year on my card? - Every year without fail...so I can still bring my kids and wife gets in on her own

For me, it's a wash for most of my travel...this fall/next year I can see doing some guys trips to make up for 2020 and this may affect me then...but I would leave them to go relax in a CL