Originally Posted by
goalie
also, if you are 1p or 1k with united or *g, then you have access to the rcc on int'l flights regardless of class of service (and maybe get 2 drink chits as well [n.b. maybe as it's an on-going issue where sometimes you do and and sometimes you don't depending on the gatekeeper])
of course you'll have the inconvenience of being nowhere near a RCC at IAD when flying SA.
but if you have the time to kill, that would work