Originally Posted by
PVDtoDEL
Not necessarily for the lowest tier(s) (Star Silver/oneworld Ruby/SkyTeam Elite), but for Gold/Plat level flying, definitely.
I expect lounge access outside of USA when flying FC or business class and I'm not aware of exceptions. To me the worst case is the way LH gives all *Golds, even in deep discount coach, the SEN lounge while someone on a full fare business class ticket with no status is sent to an inferior lounge.