Originally Posted by
ckccan
... For SYD, I was told that if I was flying AC (or any number of other *A partners), I would be entitled to lounge access in the ANZ lounge, but since I was flying UA and UA has their own lounge, I was expected/required to use that lounge...
Some lounge dragons will tell you that but is not the truth. See
http://www.staralliance.com/en/trave...s/lounges.htmlLounge Access for International First Class: Customers who present an International First Class boarding pass, regardless of the Star Alliance carrier they fly, have lounge access. They and one guest, are welcome to visit first class lounges or any other members' departure lounges when departing on a Star Alliance flight. Note: AC, BD, OS and SK do not have international first class service.
Lounge Access for International Business Class: Customers who present an international Business Class boarding pass, regardless of the Star Alliance carrier they fly, have access to all members' designated business departure lounges. Guests are not permitted.