I am currently at ICN, with an enforced 16 hour layover due to flight times from Europe to China. Business class ticket, but I have been refused lounge access since my outgoing flight is early tomorrow morning. Apparently I only have access on the day of travel, and even though I arrived today that is not enough.

Anyone know any way round this, or is it just one of those situations where a rigid enforcement of the rules ends up with a ridiculous situation?