Originally Posted by
Robyyz
I've got two questions about an upcoming trip to Asia.
1) The same-day rule: I arrive at LAX on AC in the afternoon before connecting to OZ, which leaves at 1230am the following day. Doubt I'll have any problems using the lounge in the TBIT (even though the flight technically leaves the following day) but will I be able to make the case for entry to the NZ lounge in T2?
2) Int'l J ticket & access: I remember from many years ago that, with a few exceptions, if you're flying int'l J on a *A carrier then you can use any *A lounge enroute. Is this still the case? I've been reading how J pax flying, say, PVG-ICN on OZ are not allowed to use the SQ lounge at PVG. What's the rule these days?
Thanks, Rob
1) You could try (since arrive airside) but probably will not be admitted. You should have better luck in the AC Maple Leaf Lounge next door (depending on what time it closes). There are lots of NZ flights that leave late evening (as well as VS and other contracted airlines) and the lounge is full. They'll be reluctant to admit anyone departing on a different airline due to space issues.
2) Yes, as long as it is not a contract lounge (check), you have access to that part of the terminal (check), the lounge is open (?) and subject to space (likely full if there is an SQ flight - PVG lounge is tiny).