Originally Posted by Fly-Swiss
I'm wondering if a *G status is then more valuable given the new rules. For example, for 35k you get *G with AC and can access any Star Lounge with your partner and check in at Senator desk. Am I right ?
yeah, but with AC it is not that easy to reach 35k. you won't have 200%C/300%F bonus on longhaul and won't have that much min miles on higher fares like B in econ or C on intra-european flights. If you just fly longhaul eco as you suggested it's much better taking AC or another *A program