Originally Posted by
billdokes
... for the 35k/no status, they are getting MLL access, which is pretty much a fixed cost.
And *A lounge access, which has a cost to them.
And I have no idea how it works for checking bags on partners. Is that passed back to the airline providing status the way lounge access is?
They'll run the numbers and figure things out.
I agree 50K to 75K provides negligible benefits, but *S (or no status) to 75K could be a lot more substantial.