Originally Posted by
bangkokiscool
Well, it looks like OW has issued a lounge policy update/clarification. Ruby and non-elites must use only the operating airline's lounge (or contracted lounge I suppose) even in J and F. The new
policy states:
How generous -- "you are free to enjoy that airline's First or Business Class lounge before departure!"
Smart policy, IMHO. Stops all that "I could only score an AA F award since JAL/BA/CX actually value their premium product, but I want to use the better lounges."
Book AA in F because you can't get (and won't pay for) anything else, stay in the stupid AC.