Originally Posted by
GUWonder
You don't have to be a FFP elite to get lounge access in the US or elsewhere in North America. While only some routes within the US come with lounge access based on business/first class, there are various other ways to get lounge access in North America without being a FFP elite.
Most US FFP elites -- even most of the the 75k+ mile flyers -- do not get comped lounge access for trips wholly within the US.
i always thought an elite would get access if flying in business class....