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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Nashville -Past DL Plat, FO, WN-CP, various hotel programs
Programs: DL-MM, AA, SW w/companion,HiltonDiamond, Hyatt PLat, IHF Plat, Miles and Points Seeker
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I think there are some long threads about showing boarding pass to get into the lounge. And also something about airline employees.
Do not show or indicate you are an airline employee.
Yes, you could buy a fully refundable ticket and then refund it. Not exactly "kosher", but Amex is not going top know - unless of course you do it with your Amex card - LOL!
On a recent visit, we did not have a boarding card as we flew SW and they took it from us when we boarded. No problem. YMMV (Vegas)