Originally Posted by
sfmman2000
Flew DXB - HKG - HAN on a J ticket from CX. I was denied access to The Pier lounge at HKG because my outgoing flight was not CX or Oneworld despite being a codeshare (CX operated by VN). Was really looking forward to using one of the Cathay lounges. Oh well.
Did you point out it is a CX code flight?
Do you have CX status? CX Diamond/Gold shall grant you access if I understand correctly.
Other OW Emerald/Sapphire status, afaik, probably no access, the flight needs to be marketed AND operated by oneworld.