Originally Posted by
mitchdew
I had that understanding as well until i saw this from the *A website:
You'll find a warm welcome at all Star Alliance member airline lounges, as well as at Star Alliance own lounges. Below you will find details of how to access the lounges and, as an extra benefit, many lounges allow you to bring a guest with you.
International First Class Customers: Customers have access to International First Class1 and/or any Star Alliance member carriers' own lounges.
Customer must present a boarding pass for travel in International First Class on a Star Alliance flight
Customer must be departing from the local airport in International First Class
Customer must be a revenue customer
Customer is entitled to one guest
Wow, I didn't know that. And it doesn't make a lot of sense as often the lounge attendant will not be able to tell which booking class the customer is booked in. I have never been rejected from a lounge because I was on an award flight but I guess there is a first time for anything.