This would be a real downer if true
Unless I am reading it all wrong, The Admirals Club page on AA.com doesnt seem to say anything
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...s.jsp#oneworld
(Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire: 1 guest)
However, the page for the Flagship Lounges alarmingly has:
oneworld Emerald customers** when departing on or connecting to any oneworld marketed and operated flight, regardless of cabin flown.
Access is valid on a same day itinerary that includes an international* qualifying segment
(
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...hipLounges.jsp)
Doesnt' portend well for me as an Emerald (CX), who ends up buying a fair bit of 'domestic' US segments that aren't necessarily connecting/to from my CX flights.