Originally Posted by
stenulf
That's not correct. It holds true but only if you do an airport upgrade. If you do the upgrade before via manage my booking than it will come with lounge access.
Paid upgrade yes, Avios no.
Flew in November Brussels to Bangkok, paid ticket outbound Y, Inbound Business class R-class.
Used Avios to Upgrade to Bangkok, Was cheaper then paid upgrade total 85000 Avios (Airport upgrade in the lounge Doha).
Paid was EUR1484.00 cash.