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Old Oct 29, 2018, 9:44 pm
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Jackolee
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: CX Diamond, United MileagePlus Gold, Accor Platinum
Posts: 90
Originally Posted by Cambo

Curious that the GO experience varies that much among the routes.
Indeed! May be my bad luck, I am no difference with other Y passengers on KA flights. No hidden benefits observed at all since the past couple of months (perhaps KL is too elite-heavy?). On the other hand, published benefits become fewer with the elimination of arrival lounge. SLs can also choose first-row seats, get priority lines and enter into lounges.

So perhaps it's worthy to pursue a GO status only if:
- You always travel with another one (with lower membership status) - can bring him/her into lounges.
- You always travel Y on partner airlines - can get access to their lounges, especially for domestic flights.
- You always have ad-hoc, last-min travels - Y seat guaranteed.
- You are a frequent TPAC traveler and need to bring a lot of luggage.
Anything else I missed?

Sadly I'm none of the above
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