Thanks very much for the info guys.

I can't really imagine the CRC folks throwing you out, but the whole thing does seem to be more complicated than it's worth, certainly for this case.

Good to know about the service fee. That's what I suspected, but wasn't sure.

And Tennisbum, thanks, but I actually do know the diff between a lounge and a gate area. I'm PM and have access to the clubs, though holders of F boarding passes do not. (And I'll avoid a lengthy explanation, but surely if I want to do it, I have a reason that's good enough for me...dontcha think?)