Originally Posted by
LASUA1K
Doesn't NYC-SFO, LAX have access to the lounge? That was an exception made. My ORD-HNL flights are twice the distance, same fare, but I get no lounge access and the food is worse on the flight. ...
so your revenue per mile is half as much -- not a strong bargaining chip
Originally Posted by
LASUA1K
....ORD-HNL in First should get lounge access since everything else is so bad on that flight. ...

so if I traveling on ER4 I should get lounge access. Guess I not following the reasoning.
Originally Posted by
LASUA1K
.... BOS-LAX usually prices between 1500-2500 in First. ....
try again, n/s LAX-BOS is at least $3K (V-UP) but can be more -- H-UP (same as your fare) is $4K.
Seems to be a simple solution, purchase US membership --- but that would be with your money (like some of us do), not OPM.