Originally Posted by
flyingbluealertscom
I've relatives on a similar journey that got refused lounge access at CDG (MIA-CDG (J) then CDG-BOD (Y)).
Later they complained to the company and were told it was a mistake... But I keep thinking lounge access is only at departure airport but I could be wrong..?
You are correct: only at departure airport.
What we are saying about the op's case, is that it sounds strange that he flies C JFK/CDG but could not buy C for the CDG/BIQ. It makes no sense. So, depending on the reason and the fare paid, he may talk his way into the lounge. In some cases, the fare is C but the cabin is Y (for whatever reasons).