We're not allowed into our own lounges either, neither in or out of uniform. "Doesn't project the right image to the SLF" according to the comp. . . <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">
Spent 4 hours in uniform hanging around the terminal at LHR recently due some slot problem at home base. Besieged by upset pax wherever we went. Still had to work 3 stretches that day, not exactly a restful start.
Same happened at FRA, only there we were led by a Captain who gave the lounge receptionist a dazzling smile, interrupted her spiel about how we were not allowed in, handed her his business card, told her to take up the issue with the company and shepherded the rest of the crew into the lounge.. .Bless him!