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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 4:11 pm
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Originally Posted by GlobalSTL
Now that I am a 1K I have begun to wonder why Star does not have 3 elite levels like oneworld (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald). Basically the Ruby and Sapphire tiers are blended into *Gold. Thus as a 1K you have no greater alliance privileges than a Premier Executive. Under oneworld, a Ruby would be provided access to 1st Class Lounges. Why do you think Star has left this benefit out?
Not all OW Carriers have three levels: BA offers Sapphire and Emerald (Gold and Silver) only. Not all *A carriers have two levels: LH offers Silver, Gold and HON. SQ offers Silver, Gold and PPS.
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