Originally Posted by G-BOAC
No. You will not not be Gold until that flight posts and the system ticks over to upgrade your status 3-4 days after.
I'm aware of this but was hoping for compassion a la:
Originally Posted by Genius1
I agree - the staff at the JFK lounges are very welcoming. I was let into the First lounge when all I was entitled to was the Terraces lounge
I'm also hoping for the same compassion when I depart T5 for JNB the day after my gold level flight lands from JFK