Originally Posted by
IAN-UK
Technical question, ever so slightly OT: but does an AA ticket on BA metal get you into CCR?
I ask because that situation holds with Lufthansa (and joint-venture partner UA) and Frankfurt's first-class terminal and lounges.
However, try to get into SWISS's first-class lounge before an LX flight on a UA ticket and you will be unceremoniously booted down the stairs.
It's a confusing world
Yes, it is OT. Plenty of complaints on the LH board about LH group airlines selective implementation of Star Alliance policies.