Originally Posted by
nutwpinut
+1
Also, if you really want to visit a lounge, what about the trip back? Lounges in Europe are better than what you'd get in JFK AA terminal or CLT.
Return trip most likely will be BCN-ORD... Not sure if IB lounges are anything to write home. BA does have award space via LHR but ~$500 in fuel surcharges each way. Kind of frustrating given r/t Y fares can be found for $500-600.