Status/Class Benefits for US Travellers

[Q Class Plebeian]

An interesting arti;lce from the US AP news site on US airlines chasing the top end of the market.
I haven't flown domestically in the US for several years but even then there was a considerable qualitative difference between economy and business.In particular with transit through security .The US lounge , seating and food experience made Qantas domestic economy look good.
I noted the line about why US FFs are being nudged out of complementary upgrades.but use of pricing tools.

US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers

America’s biggest airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding more luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers.

apnews.com

 

[sudoer]

The US lounge , seating and food experience made Qantas domestic economy look good.

US FFs don't get any lounge access unless flying First, so the lounge situation for Qantas domestic economy is far, far superior?

 

[SYD]

US FFs don't get any lounge access unless flying First, so the lounge situation for Qantas domestic economy is far, far superior?

Pretty sure even domestic F doesn’t get lounge access across most US carriers on a standalone ticket. It’s all paid lounge access. Why some AA flyers jump on QP discounts when available.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Pretty sure even domestic F doesn’t get lounge access across most US carriers on a standalone ticket. It’s all paid lounge access. Why some AA flyers jump on QP discounts when available.

correct, even if they have status with their airline

 

[levelnine]

Pretty sure even domestic F doesn’t get lounge access across most US carriers on a standalone ticket. It’s all paid lounge access. Why some AA flyers jump on QP discounts when available.

Depends on the route.

On AA, you even get AA Flagship lounge access from class of service on many routes:

Flagship Lounge − Travel information − American Airlines

www.aa.com