Originally Posted by graraps
I do understand your worries, but it works both ways. Due to *A's mad expansion, its elites have lounge access in the most unheard of Central European cities and loads of tertiary Asian destinations.
Lounge access at well-appointed, connection-friendly airports like HKG or even smaller ones like VIE and PRG isn't a big advantage because, frankly, the public terminal's good enough as it is.
OTOH a lounge that enables its users to escape chaotic or poorly-equipped facilities is priceless. I'd choose access to a mediocre lounge at TIA or ULN over the uber-luxurious facilities of Asian hubs anyday!
Well put, but I as a said before, it comes down to a personal style of travel. Aside from the occasional MR on AA (where's that "Sideshow Bob" shudder-smiley when you need it?
), my travel is to major hubs. If I were travelling "domestic" Europe, my view might change.
