Originally Posted by number_6
No, I don't agree with that interpretation. The actual rule is in AA CoC and requires same-day international flight for AC/FL access if you do not have non-AA OW status. So in your example, you are not entitled to AC access at DFW. It is not really subject to interpretation, but it is such a rare condition that the AC might let you in as a favour if you ask nicely. Pushing it will get the real rules applied and not let you in.
That's what I had previously thought, until I misunderstood what was being written here. However, I've since looked at the admission policy at
http://www.aa.com/content/travelInfo...Policies.jhtml that says for oneworld members:
oneworld benefits are available to qualifying passengers and eligible guests on scheduled flights that are both operated and marketed by a oneworld member airline. Eligible passengers have access to either the Admirals Club lounge or Flagship Lounge facility (where available) on the day of their departure. oneworld passengers qualify based on either class of service or frequent flyer status as shown below:
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*AAdvantage Executive PlatinumŽ and AAdvantage PlatinumŽ members must be departing on a oneworld operated/marketed flight that day. Excludes AAdvantage members traveling on solely North American itineraries. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, The Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
A RTW ticket is not a "solely North American itinerary", so by literal interpretation of this policy, I should be entitled to access at DFW, no? Or is this just wishful thinking...