Originally Posted by
IADCAflyer
Your situation is a bit unique - the majority of passengers flying in the US have access to the USA located clubs only through a membership. I find the AA app a weak remedy compared to the ability of the AA agents when irrops situations come up.
I took their post to mean that they have access to lounges when traveling internationally, not that they have non AA OW status to access lounges always.
I'm in the same boat as them regarding the lack of value. 10+ years of at least EXP and I've never carried an AC membership.