As an aside, what cards still give lounge access these days? I assume Priority Pass is a long gone benefit. The AMEX Explorer and HSBC Business still give Plaza Premium Access I believe. Because of this... I never really paid attention on Everymile limitations.
As a separate aside... does anyone still bother with Plaza Premium these days? The long queues just to get in are off-putting enough.
I'm wondering if this tightening of access rules boils down to PP making a conscious effort to limit "free" visitors by being less generous to card holders and/or charging the bank more per visit.