Originally Posted by
Edgerfly
AA first award CMB-AUH-JFK-SEA last segment obviously AA operated. Etihad said I cannot a was their lounge upon arrival. So I was thinking I’d go to a Flagship or AA place I could take a shower, but since Etihad isn’t in OW (though they are partners with AA) people have said I can’t access any AA lounges either. So I’m flying first class for over 25hrs and I’m not allowed into any lounge. If I had paid for this ticket I would not be a very happy camper right now.
If I had Sapphire Status can I get in? Does that change this scenario?
Aren't you on the A380? Why not shower onboard before landing?
As others have said, you will not have access to AA's lounges in T8. You might be able to buy a day pass now that construction is complete, although I wouldn't count on it. The SWISS lounge in T4 also has a (pretty basic) shower room, and I believe you can still purchase a day (4-hour?) pass, although my experience is a few years old on that front.