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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 6:25 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
I've been speculating lately that a big reason UA/US doesn't allow their own Star Golds in their lounges is that they award 100% miles on every flight, which allows members to reach higher status with very minimal spending.
US carriers not allowing elite members into their own lounges for domestic travel has been in effect longer than mileage accrual devaluation. Eventually UA and other carriers will start to restrict earning on lower Y fares, but don't expect it to open up the lounges.

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