Originally Posted by SEA1K4EVR

I think it's sporadic but C->NF is usually much easier than Y->NC. Odds are excellent that you will be able to do it. In fact, it may even be offered to you when you do online checkin. Generally speaking full F cabins on 3 class planes are hard to come by these days.

Originally Posted by lucky9876coins

It really shouldn't matter. Rarely have I seen anyone on the upgrade waitlist to PS F lately, since everyone that tries to upgrade clears in advance. But trust me, revenue loads up front are REALLY light lately.

Originally Posted by SEA1K4EVR

It's going to be a moot point... in all liklihood the people using miles or upgrade certs for their C & D fares will already have cleared into NF in advance and there probably won't be any kind of waitlist on the day of the flight. But if on the off chance there is a waitlist it will be prioritzed by MP status and then fare class. Again, don't worry.. C->NF is easy.

Originally Posted by MatthewLAX

I was offered a double upgrade from Y to F for just over $500 from LAX-JFK last month--from Mr. Chicken. I suspect you can upgrade for ~$350.