Originally Posted by tbogart
Personally I've never experienced problems getting access to a ST lounge when travelling on a ST partner airline. My only problem is finding a ST lounge when travelling internationally. With COs recent international expansion they often fly into airports or terminals without a ST lounge and without a BF seat = no lounge access for you.
Bingo. In Asia, for example, it seems much easier to find a Star Alliance lounge than a SkyTeam lounge. Since you only need this benefit when you're flying coach (when you're in biz class, they find you a lounge anyway) it can be a hollow benefit.