Any Elites have trouble with bringing in a guest to a lounge. Last night, at YEG, I went to the MLL thinking that I had free access for one guest. The agent was about to try to charge me for my guest then looked at the time (was closing in 1/2 hour) so said I won't charge you this time. I was a bit puzzled but wasn't going to debate the issue since she let me in. I wondered (as a newly minted downgraded Elite ), whether I had read the rules wrong. I don't think I have (pasted below) since they seem quite clear--anyone else ever have a "confrontation' over this?

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Maple Leaf Lounge access for family and guests:

Invite your spouse, dependant children or guest to enjoy the lounge when they are travelling with you.

Guests must have a confirmed same-day departing ticket (although it need not be the same flight as yours) for any scheduled flight on:
Air Canada
Air Canada Jazz
Air Canada code-share flights
Star Alliance

Your immediate family members always enjoy complimentary Maple Leaf Lounge access when travelling with you.

Your first guest, whether a family member or not, has complimentary lounge access. You may purchase access at the lounge for subsequent guests for CA$10 (before 11 a.m.) and CA$20 (after 11 a.m.) per visit, per lounge location.
Guests must enter the lounge with you unless they're using a Maple Leaf Lounge One-Time Guest Pass.
Guest privileges are subject to lounge terms and conditions as well as space availability.