Originally Posted by
kiwi_norway
This is interesting. I'd always taken the rules as no *G gets access to US lounges on domestic only tickets. Nice to have it clarified. Looking forward to my next argument with a UA lounge receptionist. :-)
It's rare to have to argue it. The usual problem is the NZ*G card will not swipe, so you really need "The Gold Lounge Card" or whatever it is called these days.
On the odd occasion I've had a slight quibble (crediting to UA, using NZ to enter) I've changed the FFP to NZ, then changed it back - no problem and no confusion around entry.