Originally Posted by
nk15
They don’t do much of J or elite benefits in Europe, all these priority boarding, big front seats, complimentary upgrades, free seat choice, and other needy requests, it bores them too much.
What they don't do in Europe is strictly controlled zoned boarding, that is true. In every other respect elite status with European carriers reflects a more premium experience.
- lounges
- no upgrading to fill the J cabin is IMO superior to having big seats and a rammed cabin
- priority security