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Oct 17, 2022 | 1:58 pm

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Originally Posted by Adelphos

I think airline clubs need to be reconsidered here

1) Most ACs, I agree, have much worse food. But there are many more of them, and at at least one airport (LGA), many would outright choose the AC. American also seems to be in the process of upgrading its clubs

2) Airline club access is getting more common via credit card. SkyClub is the obvious case here as Platinum and Delta Reserve card get you into both sets of clubs as long as you are flying Delta. If you fly mostly American or United, there are cards available.

Completely disagree. Eligibility requirement can't be overstated. If airline club access via credit card removed entry requirement of flying said airline, no doubt these clubs would face similar challenges as CLs.

Also, I think Amex cards are more available internationally. Does Chase offer a non-US United club card? How about Citi/Barclay and AA AC card?

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