Originally Posted by djnotepad

This is a long shot but I figured if anyone can come up with a creative solution it would be this forum. My wife and I will be going on the following trip later this year. I'd like to use a lounge in CDG to shower (I've read some lounges are equipped with showers) and to rest for the ~5 hour layover on the first leg from ORD to DXB. I'd also like to potentially use the lounge on the way back to Chicago at CDG (notice I'll be flying from DXB to CDG and staying there for a couple days), but that isn't as important as the first leg. What are my options? I don't have any status with Delta. I have about 12K+ miles accrued over the years. I am willing to apply for a Delta SkyMiles credit card if that helps with access but I can't seem to find any that outline lounge access specfically.

I don't think a one day pass will work because according to this chart, one day pass holders are not allowed in CDG lounges.

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