TravelWeary,
I did not know that either. In spite of literally hundreds of AS flights, I still have not yet had occasion to visit a Board Room but I think it would be more cost-effective to join instead of World Club in order to use World Club on those occasions when I do have to fly NWA.
I agree, QuietLion, that there are issues with NWA, but I do a fair amount of business in Minneapolis and from Seattle, it is still the best choice for me.