I've got two unrelated questions about FB Elite Benefits, particularly for those elite members based in the US:

1. NW Upgrades: I just noticed recently that the FB web site says that elite members based in the US or Mexico are EXCLUDED from this benefit. Is this true? I was under the impression that all FB elite members are eligible for free, space-available domestic upgrades on NW. Who's right, me or the web site? And has there been a recent change in this policy?

2. Lounge policy: I know this is a frequent topic of discussion on FlyerTalk, and I've searched around, but I'm still unclear on when Gold/Platinum members can access the lounges. I'm pretty sure that all Golds/Plats (plus one guest) can use them if they're traveling on a same-day international AF/KL/Skyteam flight, but what about domestic Skyteam flights? If I'm traveling on a domestic Skyteam flight through an airport with an AF/KL lounge, could I access it as a Gold/Plat? Do the lounge dragons check for these things?

Thanks for any info you all might be able to shed on these topics.