Originally Posted by
UAPremExecflyer
No. And Yes.
... On the return, same principle. But you have a same-day *A departure.
Are you sure? The rules were tightened not too long ago and now read:
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Star Alliance Gold Customers Travelling in Any Class: Customers have access to any Star Alliance member carriers' owned lounges with the Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance.
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Customer must also present a boarding pass for travel
on a Star Alliance flight departing
from the local airport [emphasis added]
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So, QF MEL-PER would not appear to qualify.
cheers,
Henry