<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Tango:
If you have a paid F class on your ticket they will welcome you with open arms (most of the time). Only once have I had a person state I was not allowed to use the boardroom and I think she was mistaken. If you are in U class then they will only let you in after they charge your credit card.</font>
From the AS website:
Admittance
Only active members, spouses, immediate family members and guests may be admitted. Membership cards must be presented to the Board Room Concierge upon entry. Cards cannot be loaned to others.
Although I can understand the concept of paid F pax being permitted access on the day of travel, nowhere on the website does it put this in writing.