Originally Posted by
Blackcloud
BA has heard complaints from their FF about paid access to their lounges and wants to stop or restrict it.
There seems to be a perception in Australia that QF Club access to BA lounges is disliked by BAEC members or on the BA board. I really don't think this is the case. I have never heard any concerns about QF Club, and a number of FTers without status have taken advantage of the QF Club scheme. If anything it is looked on rather favourably.
I suspect it may be less popular with BA, who may be concerned that it removes the incentive for UK based passengers to buy business class tickets (and thereby obtain lounge access), or because they are considering introducing paid lounge access themselves. But I don't think anyone on FT is complaining about it.