Just want to report back in case people plan to visit the *a lounge upon international arrival, without an onward international departure boarding pass.
They moved the international connection security check down the escalator, next to passport control. In order to get pass the baggage security point, you HAVE to hold an international departure boarding pass or they will NOT let you go.
I talked to two guys there that I was only going to the lounge and would clear immigration afterwards, but no go.
Since this is the only path to the international transfer area, i image other venues won’t work either without an international boarding pass.
They said this change happened approx 6 months ago.