Air Canada just lost me as a premium fare customer (unless it’s using miles, for two in the future) because it is ridiculously stingy and officious. I certainly could and would, I guess, pay c$68, but my wife said since we’d only spend an hour in the lounge, let’s just go get a salad. The Caesar is quite good downstairs.
AC’s morning departure FROM SFO is still in the running because it is nonstop at the right time, but screw waiting until evening to come home, and a decent coach seat is fine for an A220. They can fool somebody else into thinking they’re a premium airline.
What a bizarre rant. The rules are published very clearly and you didn't meet the criteria to receive the benefits to bring a guest into the lounge.
I can't think of any other airline that would let you bring a guest into the lounge with just a business class ticket. Not sure why you would call AC stingy. Let me guess, you think you deserve special treatment because..?
I for one am glad that AC is sticking to the published criteria for lounge access given how busy it can be. I don't think AC will miss your (or my) business very much.