Originally Posted by
simpletastes
I understand I am "sweating" over something very minor in the big scheme of things. However, the spirit of my question wasn't about seeking advice on how I should conduct myself (and of course I would agree that pedantic behavior will be a cause of life unhappiness and misery). I was asking about whether MH acted correctly or not in possibly denying OWE a published benefit. Unilateral unpublished "unwritten policies" should not be allowed to contravene contractual rights in a commercial transaction. Still, I appreciate what you said, thank you.
I'm curious to know if lounge access is a contractual right. Perhaps someone with a legal background would be better placed to answer this.
Originally Posted by
simpletastes
But they don't seem to have this concern for J passengers accessing the business class satellite lounge and MH Platinum cardholders accessing the business suite / first class satellite lounge, who may have onward domestic connections that also pose the same risk.
Hiding your onward connection to be admitted as an arriving J/Plat passenger is quite a different story. If they find out you have an onward domestic flight, they'll get hesitant no matter what card or boarding pass you hold.