Originally Posted by
grussellt
A post from Australian Business Traveller:
It seems like the problem still exists!!! BA Gold (oneworld Emerald) denied entry into the LAX first lounge yesterday. They stated I needed to be on a international flight or a domestic flight over 5hrs, very confused. Pointed out the oneworld rules but they didn't accept that response. I dont really understand why this is so hard for them. At least the cops weren't called on me.
Plus ca change.........
this experience (and boogen's) matches my recent experience as a non-AA ow elite flying on an AA ticket, even internationally, expect scrutiny if you present a ticket on AA stock. Recommend getting your AA ticket printed on other stock if possible, but if you're flying AA solely domestically, won't work.
Maybe someone needs to print the oneworld rules and stick them to the wall next to the lounge... or AA (or QF) needs to stop pretending that they are part of oneworld