Originally Posted by slippahs
Technically, you do get a separate WorldClubs lounge membership. You just don't get a separate card. Being an Asian Gold/Plat elite cardholder means you have access to all the lounges normally provided with a WorldClub membership.
Fair enough...except for the number of guests rule.
Originally Posted by railroadtycoon
No this is not the case.
Northwest Asia did run target promotions for uping to Gold for asia based members for a limited amount of time (2-3 months), if I recall last year it was a 3 month gold period. No promotions this year to my knowledge.
I have a friend who's just a base member in Japan, no immediate or temporary comp offers.
Last year's offers were for a status match plus a bunch of bonus miles.
The website for the status match is always available:
http://asia.nwa.com/asia/en/oaconversion/index.jsp