Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
The current Star Alliance policy only applies to first class departures from the local airport. So in Tokyo you will only have access to the business lounge.
It used to be just a same day F departure.
But now says same day F departure from the local airport.
http://www.staralliance.com/en/web/s...-access-policy
This policy is valid for more than 5 years, not a recent change.