It all started with this thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...center-ua.html

Typical "free upgrade" story we've heard a million times here. A few days later, we see the following added to the thread.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12362175-post63.html

2 whole days later, the change happened...

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...omy-fares.html

Coincidence? I think not.