Swiss International Airlines - Arrivals Lounge in JNB for LX F ?

Just wondering if there is any access to an arrivals lounge in JNB for LX F passengers ?

i know there used to be the IC across road, but that closed a couple of years ago, and a quick search here and in the *A forum indicated that departing pax use Virgin Clubhouse.

But is there anywhere for a shower when ARRIVING into JNB ? (Im *G if that makes any difference!)

Any help would be appreciated !

SAA opened a new arrivals lounge recently BUT it seems to have restricted access.

See this from the Other ME and Africa FFPs forum:Unfortunately I have bad news for you... The international arrivals lounge is only accessible to pax arriving on SA flights in C or to SAA Gold or SAA Plat members.

There is no star alliance reciprocity on arrivals lounges. Even SAA Silver don't have access to the arrivals lounge (whilst they do to the departure lounges).

When I was there last time I actually saw a couple of extremely upset *A pax when they were denied access to the international arrivals lounge.

I would suggest that you pass through to domestic departures and go to the normal departure lounge. Star alliance gold is given reciprocity there. Ask for a towel from the reception staff. The internet access is passable and acceptable for SA'n standards.

Another tip is to go to the BA-SLOW lounge opposite the SAA lounge. They accept cash visits at R250/visit, irrespective of your departure airline (or free access to FNB-Visa-Plat account holders) and is worth at least that much, with great food, fantastic wines, Ninendo DS gamestations, etc. Even cocktails! My favourite lounge of all lounges I have ever visited.

SAA opened a new arrivals lounge recently BUT it seems to have restricted access.

ouch...

I am not on a connecting flight so the Dom lounge isnt an option...Guess i will have to grovel at hotel for a REALLY early checkin !

the IC is still there: http://www.southernsun.com/intercontinental/johannesburg-or-tambo-airport/pages/overview.aspx

the IC is still there:It certainly is, but it doesn't offer the arrivals lounge to qualifying BA and VS travellers, Amex and PP cardholders and the like as it used to.

It was very convenient, and I even used it on occasion for breakfast and (slow) internet access when I was departing JNB.