<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Baze:
Biship
Even as a non-status member using miles to upgrade. If you ask at time of booking and space is available you get it, no if ands or buts. If space is not available at time of request then it has to go by pecking order. This the what you will face on about any airline. Sorry but that is the way it is.</font>
No, but thats wrong. The purpose of requesting upgrades months ahead are to try to get them confirmed early. They NEVER confirm them until the day of the flight, even if there is space available. I have done this ~10 times. Upgraded twice.
I just do not understand why status members should get free upgrades when us using points can't get upgrades. I agree, all airlines do this. AIRNZ is the worst. Non status members get told not to board, yet wait during boarding - if your name is called, you get an upgrade.
Nick
[This message has been edited by biship (edited 06-02-2003).]