Originally Posted by David-A

In practical terms, where are you flying FROM?

- Some lounges that BA use in some locations have separate, unrelated to BA, paid entry options.

I assume from your post we are talking about an official BA branded lounge? If so, the odd one does still have paid entry, but I'm not a longhaul expert so wouldn't put a finger on how many, if any, long haul ones doe.

Additionally, not all lounges are equal. Depending upon the lounge in question, some might readily say it's not worth doing too much or at all to get in.