Originally Posted by flapjackdg
so i'm going to be embarking on a 4continent rtw trip in January ... i imagine that lounge access is a big time convinience on these sorts of trips, so i'm if it's possible to achieve those sorts of access privledges to the various airport lounges? any suggestions --- (i am not a very frequent flyer on AA or BA ... so i have limited miles in their programs)
Status gets you lounge access (e.g. AA plat status). You might be able to earn it in as little as one flight, depending on your rtw ticket. Or you can buy a lounge membership, probably the best to buy is the Qantas Club (which also gets you into BA, AA and US lounges, not just QF).
For more on status, search on "AA platinum challenge" (or pick a different plan and research it).