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bedelman Aug 10, 2016 7:55 am

Thanks, Teemuflyer. Do we all agree, then, that the wiki is inaccurate? If so, who should update it? Other errors we should fix at the same time?

Concorde01 Aug 25, 2016 7:16 pm

Can any OW Emeralds definitively confirm that they've recently been permitted to enter the TBIT Qantas First or OW business lounge after arriving on a same-day, domestic AA flight?

I have had no issues getting into Flagship lounge upon same day or next morning arrival of an AA domestic flight, however perhaps the rules are different for non-AA lounges?

77W_12A Aug 25, 2016 8:54 pm


Originally Posted by Concorde01 (Post 27120303)
Can any OW Emeralds definitively confirm that they've recently been permitted to enter the TBIT Qantas First or OW business lounge after arriving on a same-day, domestic AA flight?

I have had no issues getting into Flagship lounge upon same day or next morning arrival of an AA domestic flight, however perhaps the rules are different for non-AA lounges?

All NON AA Emeralds can use the lounges on US domestic flights.

no2chem Aug 26, 2016 1:37 am


Originally Posted by Concorde01 (Post 27120303)
Can any OW Emeralds definitively confirm that they've recently been permitted to enter the TBIT Qantas First or OW business lounge after arriving on a same-day, domestic AA flight?

I have had no issues getting into Flagship lounge upon same day or next morning arrival of an AA domestic flight, however perhaps the rules are different for non-AA lounges?

If you mean using the lounge as an arrival lounge, I'm pretty sure that won't work. I don't know of any OW lounge that isn't an arrival lounge which does this, and I've also been denied by the FL once when I asked nicely (rightly so, of course), so I'm pretty sure you just got lucky.

Dr. HFH Sep 26, 2016 4:56 am


Originally Posted by 77W_12A (Post 27120616)
All NON AA Emeralds can use the lounges on US domestic flights.

One of several reasons that I've switched to QRPC starting with this year. Currently AA EXP. I'll be Emerald (QRPC PLT) with my next flight, which will give me access to domestic Admirals Clubs, saving me $450/year.

77W_12A Oct 6, 2016 7:32 am


Originally Posted by Dr. HFH (Post 27264192)
One of several reasons that I've switched to QRPC starting with this year. Currently AA EXP. I'll be Emerald (QRPC PLT) with my next flight, which will give me access to domestic Admirals Clubs, saving me $450/year.

I'm happy to say there was no problem whatsoever when I went to the QF F lounge for my AA LAX-LAS flight. I had to show my CX DM (Emerald) card. That was it.

Eneka Nov 17, 2016 1:41 pm

assuming I read everything correct, I'm flying LAX-MIA J (three class) American flight. I have no status'. I can enter the oneworld business lounge but not the QF F lounge correct?

MahiMahi524 Jan 15, 2017 3:48 pm

nevermind figured out my original question... next question is if I have 2 companions while flying CX F while they are flying AA Y (both LAX-HKG), can I guest 1 into the business lounge and 1 into the first lounge and just go back and forth between them?

christep Jan 16, 2017 12:29 am

No - you must be present in the lounge where your guest is present throughout the duration of their stay.

(In principle at least)

BigE Feb 21, 2017 9:28 am

Is there a rule that you can only visit one of the two lounges when flying JAL?

I am AA exec plat and was flying on JAL to KIX (ticket purchased on AA.com). I first went to the QF first lounge (early morning) but when I realized they wouldn't have the lunch menu until noon, I went to the business lounge, where the lunch buffet starts at 11 AM (according to the QF lounge agent). But the business lounge agent told me that I couldn't enter because JAL will only pay for access to one lounge.

pbd456 Feb 21, 2017 2:37 pm

i have no problem to enter the J lounge with my JAL Sapphire status card even my boarding pass says AA exe plat.

lcpteck Feb 22, 2017 10:37 am


Originally Posted by pbd456 (Post 27939885)
i have no problem to enter the J lounge with my JAL Sapphire status card even my boarding pass says AA exe plat.

I entered the lounge with my MH Gold Card even though my boarding pass is credited to JL.

BigE Feb 23, 2017 4:42 pm

This trip, I tried out the business lounge instead of the first lounge, so I could get lunch before my flight. But it turns out that they also opened for lunch at noon, not at 11 AM like I was told.

bdw1120 Mar 10, 2017 8:23 pm


Originally Posted by BigE (Post 27949976)
This trip, I tried out the business lounge instead of the first lounge, so I could get lunch before my flight. But it turns out that they also opened for lunch at noon, not at 11 AM like I was told.

Glad they let you in! I came back from KIX connecting at LAX a while ago. Tried to access business lounge but JL agent directed us to QF first class lounge.

I explicitly said I preferred the business class lounge but no success.

urww Mar 15, 2017 7:59 am

Still cannot figure out if they let you into OneWorld TBIT business class lounge if flying on stand alone domestic ticket. Looks like there are some conflicting reports.

What are the most recent experience?

I'm arriving to TBIT from AMS (KLM) and then departing AA economy LAX-PHX (separate ticket). I have OneWorld Sapphire status (BA). Will they let me in?


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