Originally Posted by
DrSbaitso
Anyone had luck accessing the business lounge as a Sapphire on a domestic itinerary recently? Tried to enter using my airberlin Gold card today, and was denied due to not being on an international itinerary (was flying AA LAX-SFO).
I had the Oneworld lounge access rules on hand to show I was eligible, but he said that the operating airline pays for lounge access, and American didn't want to pay for domestic flyers.
I've entered as an AB gold last week flying domestically. I havent had a problem in a while, but maybe thats because I've complained many times and the staff probably recognize me by now.
Just be stern, point out the ow rules and escalate if they're wrongly denying access.