Originally Posted by
ajeleonard
Anyone flying enough to make paying that much per month worth it, is easily qualifying for Sapphire already
I think the above poster mentioning a particular travel-heavy month has the right ideal use for this: a 1-time charge.
Of course, how many non-status flyers willing to send $250+ to a Russian airline they'll never fly so they can use Oneworld lounge rules on their next AA flight are there?