Frequent travelers with elite
status on international itineraries often receive free access as a benefit.
Not exact matches
Elite
status normally doesn't grant access to lounges by itself, though mid-tier
status on most carriers will include access to domestic and
international lounges
on international itineraries.
SkyTeam ElitePlus
status includes partner lounge access
on international itineraries, even in economy
The largest airport lounge networks are operated by the airlines themselves, with discounts for passengers who have elite
status and sometimes complimentary access
on international itineraries.
Elite
status has reasonable requirements (15 segments for Silver which gives you a free checked bag
on Delta, 30 for Gold, which gives you lounge access
on international SkyTeam
itineraries), and accruals are fairly generous for premium classes.