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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 11:37 pm
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Originally Posted by s0ssos
So why don't you define "domestic", since you put it in quotes? Because the commonly understood definition is within a country.

Also, it is given for status. As long as you don't have American status.
My use of status was incomplete and indeed should have stated AA status

You can check the precise restrictions on where lounge access is restricted for those in business/1st class and those holding status with AA by checking on the oneworld site.

Originally Posted by https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
First and Business Class customers who do not hold Emerald or Sapphire tier status are not eligible to access American Airlines lounges when travelling on solely domestic flights within the U.S. or between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico [except Mexico City], the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean; customers travelling in First or Business class on U.S. transcontinental flights between JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO and MIA-LAX (and vice-versa) are eligible for lounge access.
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