Originally Posted by
flyingnovice
Would it make a difference if you're on a QF ticket?
Originally Posted by
inasmuchas
Someone with AA status will be better placed to answer this (I'm QF Platinum), however I don't believe being on a QF ticket makes any difference. My understanding is that AA status passengers can only access the lounges when flying domestically if they purchase an AAdmirals Club membership (30 day memberships are available for purchase). This rule only applies in the US on domestic flights – for International flights departing a US port, AA status passengers have lounge access.
That's right - the ticket issuer doesn't have anything to do with it; AA elites don't get automatic access to Admirals Clubs except on longhaul international itineraries, EXCEPT when traveling on F or Z fare classes (full paid first class or first class awards) on 3-class transcon flights (JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO). This wouldn't apply to any xONEx fares.