How bad is Mastercard LoungeKey Lounge Pass

I recently got a HSBC® Platinum Credit Card which comes with 2 passes on Loungekey

Having had a membership with PriorityPass Direct and Previous Credit cards, I have to say Loungekey is a pretty worthless for a Lounge Access Card. Post covid I had some travel planned and this was my ability to use the card!

London – LGW – Additional fee payable for access to Lounge!? https://airport.mastercard.com/en/lounge-finder/lounge?loungecode=LGW18

Melboure MEL – Upgrade Fee to access the house Lounge! https://airport.mastercard.com/en/lounge-finder/lounge?loungecode=MEL11L

Los Angeles LAX – I had a 4-hour layover here. No lounges only SPA’s and these were all shut!

Christchurch CHC – https://airport.mastercard.com/en/lounge-finder/lounge?loungecode=CHC

The hours of operation for their lounge are comical 

Hours of Operation

Monday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 12:00 – 13:30 Tuesday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 09:00 – 10:30 & 12:00 – 13:30 Wednesday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 09:00 – 10:30 & 12:00 – 13:30 Thursday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 09:00 – 10:30 & 12:00 – 13:30 Friday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 12:00 – 13:30 Saturday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 09:00 – 10:30 & 12:00 – 13:30 Sunday: 04:30 – 06:00 & 12:00 – 13:30 Note: Hours are subject to change.