Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

[MEL_Traveller]

After reading some of the experiences here, I suspect that my upgrade request on QF38 SIN to MEL in early Jan 2025 as a lowly Bronze (Saver fare), is highly futile

Re-reading the terms and conditions about the "Register me for an upgrade at the airport", the first bullet point mentions "may not be able to use some of the benefits such as additional baggage allowance or lounge access" - I've already linked a lounge invitation to my booking, so I assume that even if not successful for an upgrade (or even if), that I'd still be able to use the QIBL in Changi?

Correct. ‘The benefits’ mentioned are those in relation to the upgrade. Your lounge pass is separate to that and can still be used, subject to the terms and conditions of the lounge pass.

Business class benefits such as additional baggage, priority chicken and lounge access obviously won’t be applicable if you don’t get upgraded until the gate (or unless you have them by some other means such as qantas club membership or status)