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B747-437B
At my airline, there is an explicity prohibition on using airport lounges when on rebated travel (either Duty or Leisure) but with an exception that permits managers to use lounges to conduct business as required, or if accompanying a CIP.
You can't use *any* airport lounge, regardless of airline? Seems a little harsh but presumably otherwise the lounges would be filled with airline employees. Sort of like not allowing waiters in a restaurant to drink at its bar when off duty.