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econ Apr 11, 2024 9:52 pm


Originally Posted by mad_atta (Post 36153754)
Is this lounge currently closed for renovation, as Google seems to think, or is it actually open?

Not sure that I would trust Google here. It also says that the JL lounge is open daily, even though it's been shut down for months.

US HK UK flyer Apr 12, 2024 1:23 am

Do everyone a favor and use the "suggest an edit" button on Google under the "temporarily closed" label when you see an error like this!

CPH-Flyer May 20, 2024 7:58 pm


Originally Posted by mad_atta (Post 36153754)
Is this lounge currently closed for renovation, as Google seems to think, or is it actually open?

According to the JAL press release, permanently closed.

Jdubu Apr 28, 2025 9:03 pm

Anyone know if you’re eligible for lounge access with a domestic oneworld business / first class ticket?

ernestnywang Apr 29, 2025 12:31 am


Originally Posted by Jdubu (Post 37055088)
Anyone know if you’re eligible for lounge access with a domestic oneworld business / first class ticket?

If you want to access the SFO CX lounge with a domestic F/J boarding pass, I believe AA's SFO-JFK is the only one that gives you access. See https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges under Lounge Access Exceptions --> "Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members and Premium Customers" and "American Airlines AAdvantage Members and Premium Customers." AS F pax are only allowed access to AS/HA lounges on selected "long" flights. For AA,


Customers traveling in First or Business class on select non-stop domestic U.S. transcontinental flights (JFK-LAX and JFK-SFO, and vice-versa) are eligible for lounge access.

I am not sure if the CX lounge receptionists are well-versed in this part of the rule, though. You may need to push for it.

LowValueCustomer Apr 10, 2026 10:29 pm

Was just rejected from SFO, because the lounge manager (not attendant, I sought out the manager) said that she's tired of folks accessing on arrival and she understood that the ow website and terms permit it, but she didn't want it happening in her lounge. I was very clear that this was against the ow rules and she was very clear that she understood and didn't care. I left because I didn't want her to call security, she seemed unstable

ernestnywang Apr 13, 2026 1:45 pm


Originally Posted by LowValueCustomer (Post 37697639)
Was just rejected from SFO, because the lounge manager (not attendant, I sought out the manager) said that she's tired of folks accessing on arrival and she understood that the ow website and terms permit it, but she didn't want it happening in her lounge. I was very clear that this was against the ow rules and she was very clear that she understood and didn't care. I left because I didn't want her to call security, she seemed unstable

That's abhorrent to hear. If it happens to me, I would definitely write down the name and complain to CX. I did this once to the BA lounge at PHL who refused me access before an AA domestic flight, and BA apologised to me afterwards, and I also got their written confirmation that I can use the BA lounge at PHL before an AA flight.

LowValueCustomer Apr 20, 2026 4:50 pm


Originally Posted by LowValueCustomer (Post 37697639)
Was just rejected from SFO, because the lounge manager (not attendant, I sought out the manager) said that she's tired of folks accessing on arrival and she understood that the ow website and terms permit it, but she didn't want it happening in her lounge. I was very clear that this was against the ow rules and she was very clear that she understood and didn't care. I left because I didn't want her to call security, she seemed unstable

Interestingly, I got in just fine on a departing domestic alaska airlines flight yesterday using my BA silver status, lovely front desk agent who was excited to show off the lounge and even suggested some angles for pictures. the manager from last time was nowhere to be found.


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