Single data point. Hit the EWR C123 lounge with the family today around noon (I’m still on the “old” plan until renewal, we’re enjoying it while we can). I have never seen an EWR club so sparsely populated, especially in the summer. Half the club was roped off and it was still super easy to find a table. Zero lines for food, bar, anything. It was quite nice.
Maybe the new rules/ plans are starting to have an effect? (Or maybe it’s just a Tuesday… but still I was really surprised)…