Originally Posted by
nldogbert
Hi Karfa,
Thanks but I do understand what you have quoted above re AA Exec Plat for domestic US flights. As it was connecting from an international flight in the same ticket, I would say that even if I was flying Economy (so not based on ticketed class), that it is not clearly stated if I should have access or not.
For me the First/Biz rules would be more applicable for passengers without status or a lowly Ruby.
My LAX-HNL flight was in First but since I arrived the previous day on my LHR flight, I was told that it was not eligible. This is what makes me so frustrated about it, to me this seems like it is AA that is stingy in providing/paying the lounge access that's why they have such a rule because basically nearly 99% of their flights would not be meeting it (lounges will most probably be closed for flights leaving just before 6 am) so they can easily deny their members from using the lounges.
So no matter what situation, as an OWE with AA, this is how they avoid paying the lounge fees. I know this is mainly impacting AA members, but it's just such a PITA.
Cheers!
well the connecting same day or before 6am is a oneworld rule, i can't think of any oneworld airlines which offer a more generous allowance than that. the rule i quoted is clear though and i don't think there is any doubt that the agent was correct in your case.
regardless of your connection point, if your point is why do AA not allow their status holders to access lounges based on status when travelling on domestic flights i can sympathise. it has been like this for a long time though and i doubt it would change anytime soon. perhaps look at earning some oneworld status with an airline other than AA?