Although Priority Pass and the Amex Platinum have some advantages, one of the reasons I've been considering the Continental-branded Mastercard I mentioned in my earlier email is because it provides Elite access (e.g. on check-in) as well. I used to have a similar card for Aeroplan when I lived in Canada and flew Air Canada in Y in North America for business and to visit family. I almost never accumulated enough mileage to get Elite status with AC (I flew Oneworld in J for international trips), so I found it very useful to get business class check-in and lounge access with my supercharged Aerogold Visa. For me, it's the check-in privileges and not just lounge access that I value. Once my elite status with Air France expires (I'm Gold until Dec 08 and then Silver until Dec 09), I'll think about paying the higher fee for the Continental-branded Mastercard.