AMS Schengen and AF 2F are crowded frequently in my experience. The non-schengen ones are fine usually as the is actually a lot of lounge space in both CDG with it's three halls and AMS with its massive lounge.

I do wonder if things change what positive spin would be added to it - I think its understandable to have some more stringent requirements but FB platinum has long been hailed as the same as FB Gold, despite changes like free cancellations on awards and 2 bags instead of 1. I wonder if thresholds or requirements change will we start to see milestone rewards or something of the like to mix some good with the bad.