Originally Posted by Boofer
Even easier - why not buy a CRC membership and get in whenever you want? Or buy a Priority Pass membership and get into most airline's lounges and many others all over the world?
AFAIK, a CRC membership doesn't get you in non-DL Skyteam lounges so it clearly is of limited benefit for someone who occasionally flies within the US. OTOH, priority pass is a lot more useful BUT a top-tier FF shouldn't have to shell out even more money just to get into a bloody lounge!!!