An Admiral Club agent mentioned that to make room for allowing Transcon to have access to the club, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members traveling on an international ticket are no longer allowed any guests in the lounge (effective Sept 1). I was shocked to hear this, but the other desk agent confirmed no more guests, "to make room for now allowing transcon into the lounge" and that that a day pass had to be purchased.
Checking the website it looks like oneworld Emerald and Sapphire 1 guest are still allowed one guests:
Guest Access Information
Customer Classification
Admirals Club Member
2 Guests or immediate family*
AAirpass Member
2 Guests or immediate family*
Citi Executive AAdvantage Primary cardmember
2 Guests or immediate family*
30-Day Membership
2 Guests or immediate family*
American Express Centurion and / or select Platinum**
**not all American Express Platinum cards are eligible for Club access
2 Guests or immediate family*
AA International Premium Class, oneworld First and Business Class
1 guest (First Class passengers only)
oneworld Emerald and Sapphire
1 guest
One-Day Pass, Transcontinental Premium Class, Military
None
Are these agents (plural) misinformed or is this possibly forthcoming in 2013?