Originally Posted by
AndyTLe
In theory, once you're onboard you're off the upgrade list. So in this case, the seat should have been yours. There are cases of agents following the original upgrade list and pulling those from Coach to First. As has been discussed before, it is this inconsistency that is annoying. Do it one way or the other, just do it the same each time. I would have taken the same approach as you.
I agree with Andy TLE on this. It seems like it would be a simple thing to have a consistent policy. It's not like it is rocket science to make it one way or the other. I also feel that if on a domestic flight there are Medallions on board and in the back, First should never have an empty seat unless there are not enough Medallions to move into First. A bit off topic, but with reduced capacity on many routes, I feel that non-revs should always fly in the back so as to eliminate situations that lead to posts here about non-revs taking seats in First that should have gone to Medallions.