Originally Posted by
ctownflyer
Except that when we bought CO Lifetime memberships there was zero requirement for any boarding pass and if you were not flying, CO would issue a gate pass so that you could use the lounge at any time.
A frequent flyer program involves miles earned from travel. A Club that is accessible regardless of if you are flying is very different.
GG Check Point line 53 even lived on post merger for several years, making it clear that club members did not have to be flying:
Actually, this just gets you a gate pass to get through security. But ability to get gate pass reflects the membership. And as we all know, UA has a hard time synching all their rules.