Am I an addict?
Oct 29, 2014, 2:59 pm
#76
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Oct 29, 2014, 3:59 pm
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I'll pass thanks
Oct 29, 2014, 4:25 pm
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Having a business class ticket in your hand makes all this angst about tier-level fly out the window. Once you have a premium cabin ticket, it doesn't really matter what status you are.
Some years ago, before I bothered to collect Star Alliance points, I flew from Vietnam to Singapore and the US in biz class on United and Singapore Airlines and I didn't even record a frequent flyer program with the booking. No status; no FF points. Was still in business class, still used the lounge and was still comfortable.
Some years ago, before I bothered to collect Star Alliance points, I flew from Vietnam to Singapore and the US in biz class on United and Singapore Airlines and I didn't even record a frequent flyer program with the booking. No status; no FF points. Was still in business class, still used the lounge and was still comfortable.
Oct 29, 2014, 5:55 pm
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Oct 30, 2014, 12:15 am
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Oct 30, 2014, 4:05 am
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Oct 30, 2014, 5:52 am
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Don't forget to credit this one. 
My point is that a full fare J ticket might give you the best seat on the plane but it wouldn't give you access to the F lounge, the F luggage desks, or the CCR. An Emerald card and a CCR card would be required.
In the US some J tickets don't even give you lounge access!
Enjoy your trip.
