Originally Posted by
perseus11
It is my understanding that BA can and does limit non-BA passengers to their lounges when they EXPECT to be busy as well as when they actually are. Personally, if I was paying for First or even Club on BA (or was a commercial client) and couldn't get into a Club prior to departure because it was topped out with non-BA flyers, I'd feel a bit cheated. This is likely much more prevalent at the relatively (to JFK,LHR) smaller clubs, like PHL, which is quite nice.
I have been a victim of the "too busy" excuse, but the OP did state that the lounge was empty.
Originally Posted by
Fanjet
This has already been discussed. If you're not flying on BA out of PHL, you will not have access to their lounge there.
"Has been discussed" <> "complies with OW rules".