Originally Posted by
Sign47
Some advice please: I have been offered a cash upgrade on Qatar for the DOH-BRU leg of a flight from Yerevan (EVN). I am a BAEC account holder and I could do with the tier points in order to requalify next year.
I am a Silver tier member which is Saphire on One World, will I gain access to a lounge in Doha if fly economy? If so which lounge? I have a four hour connection at the airport.
£450 upgrade seems to be the standard fee, it's not the double I've been quoted on some London legs but it's not great value either. What would others do in my situation. Thanks.
The points you will receive will be based on the original booking class, so you won't gain extra points.
You will get access to the Business Class Lounge in Doha (not to be confused with the Al Mourjan Lounge). Have never used the Business Class lounge, but from what I've heard, it is a far cry from Al Mourjan. And talking about lounge access, you won't get lounge access to Al Mourjan if you choose to upgrade. Therefore, either way, you'll end up with access only to the Business Class Lounge as a Sapphire member. You should be able to pay to access AM, but given the price quoted, I don't find it worthwhile.
All you're paying for is essentially a better seat, and better food essentially.