Firstly, I was not gaining access solely based on my BA Emerald status. I was also a paid F passenger.
This is not an occasional issue. It is a standing rule that the lounge is only for JAL elites/passengers and that clearly violates oneworld rules.
I can assure you I had a firm discussion with the CX manager at the gate. When I arrive back home, I will follow-up with letters to CX (F passenger), BA (oneworld Emerald status), and JL (arrogantly ignoring alliance rules it agreed to).
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JALPak
CX does that at TPE lounge too (check the link I posted a while back).
JAL is simply expecting more JAL elites will show up and therefore not granting OW Emeralds access. I stand by the belief that airlines should take care of their own elites before their alliance partners'.
What would you think if you show up at a BA operated F lounge and was told you can't get in because it's filled with non-BA Emeralds flying other OW carriers who arrived earlier than you?
That's why I don't think CX nor JL did anything wrong at the TPE and HND lounge respectively. They are simply protecting their own loyal customers and put their priority above others.