Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
However, if you look for the *A *Gold sign, that should clarify the situation.
The difference in treatment is that LH does not treat their FTLs (*A *S, IIRC at about 50,000 miles for two years?) very well, believing that only SEN and HON matter which by courtesy is extended to other *Golds, while SQ treats their own elites and especially PPS much better than anyone else.
Although you're basically correct, you obviously haven't been in the FRA SEN/*G Schengen lounge (A26, IIRC). You will see there how much LH values its own and its partners' best customers. Although the food is decent, the lounge is usually standing room only!