Originally Posted by
aussielori
I always thought it a pretty dumb perk anyway.
no way I want to go to a lounge when not travelling.

though I agree that no advance notice on any perk is really not on.
Agreed - and why would you? If PLAT with DJ, you could get access when flying JQ, but why would you be flying JQ anyway? Maybe TT, but generally different terminals.
Only reason I can see is you are meeting someone, and you want somewhere to wait.
Dave