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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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WHY? I wonder why AA/US is making the change? I can understand DL dropping out of PP (around the time of the DL/NW merger--I thought it was a billiant strategic move at the time, especially since MSP and a few other airports had only DL lounges at the time) and I can understand the UA decision as they make it easier for people to fly other carrier's while taking advantage of the DL or UA lounges. I can also understand US not going forward with the AmEx Plat/Centurion lounge access when flying any carrier deal for the same reason. However, giving AA lounge access while flying AA just encourages people to fly AA when then have a choice.
I wonder whether AmEx is reluctantly being forced into getting into the lounge business.