I take PG for mrs_gimlet. She works for a charity and they fly economy for conferences and staff meetings a few times a year without me travelling. They tend to hang out at airports like Canberra from mid-afternoon waiting for their cheaper flights in the early evening. (A member on this board was kind enough to guest my wife in Sydney when I was climbing up the pole again this year). So even a few times a year, lounge access is a big benefit as its for a few hours each time and she can guest a colleague or just work.
Separately, I noticed that from a few days ago on my summary, the normal line about "You need xx_x to reach the next level of benefits" has disappeared and I haven't hit it yet. The program hasn't changed while I wasn't looking has it?