That is what I expect to happen but just reading all the horror stories here has got me concerned. Most especially with the final connection in IAD. *A is very particular that lounge access is only granted for same day international departures. My only big layover is in IAD for about 3 hours on my return. As the next leg will be domestic F then by the *A T&Cs I'm out of luck. Or am I reading something wrong?

International First Class Customers: Customers have access to International First Class and/or any Star Alliance member carriers' own lounges.

* Customer must present a boarding card for the same day travel in international First Class on a Star Alliance flight
* Customer must be departing from the local airport in International First Class
* Customer is entitled to one guest



I am hoping that LH gets their new lounge at IAD open by the 26th as I'm confident they would let an arriving F pax in. I am not nearly as confident with the RCC dragons.