Originally Posted by
IAN-UK
For clarity, yes

As stated above, and in many other posts, the latest version of the rules means that an arrival in first sprinkles F-dust over your connection, regardless of subsequent class of travel.
(things only turn awkward if that connection breaches midnight and lasts too long into the following day …. in which the rule-book might banish you to Mourjan)
What about if inbound (short haul) in first (A) lands at 23:30 then outbound long hail in business (I) departs 01:40 (so 2 hr layover), you think I’d have access? The manage my booking page shows I have access to the new platinum lounge (I’m only Silver) so I’m guessing I will have AS access?