Originally Posted by
thesaints
Coming back from Europe, I got upgraded to BE due to overbooking.
I was connecting in JFK and tried to enter the BE lounge only to be turned away. "Only paying BE passengers can use the lounge" said the lady at the desk.
Does anybody know if this is true, or has any relevant experience ?
I'm pretty sure you can use the BE lounge on an award ticket, but then I guess you are "paying" with miles. If you were "upgraded" at the gate due to overbooking, your fare class may not have changed, and that's why you were denied access.