Originally Posted by
moa999
Which is why I asked about separate PNRs...
If you are on separate tickets your onwards PNR is for a "solely North American flight" your other PNR is complete, whether it was 2hrs or 2 days ago.
What we the traveller tend to define as a single itinerary may not be by airlines, (or travel insurance provides)
Those with separate PNRs or tickets are not excluded by
oneworld lounge access rules. As long as the stated requirements are met and the qualifying boarding pass is presented, access should be granted.