Hi everyone,

I just started traveling from EWR to CLT, and will be for the next 6 months. Unfortunately, it looks like my only option to fly is with US airways. (The United flight from EWR is not in policy with my employer for whatever reason)

I am extremely upset about this because the only lounge in the A1 terminal at Newark is the American lounge. Neither my American Platinum status or my Amex Platinum status will get me in this lounge afaik. Am I correct with this assumption?

The other issue I am having is that because US does not have a status match, I am the lowest tier for a while. I was forced to check my bag on my flight yesterday from Charlotte. My question is, if I enrolled in another *a member's status match, and sent my US points to that airline, would I get the benefits of priority boarding? I am most concerned with the priority boarding, as these flights are very full and space for carry on's is limited.

Thanks for the help!