But you are asking for something that you are not entitled to.
that is for a non status pax to be upgraded foc.
You know that when you book, so pony up the cash and stop being so cheap.
What if I were in a group of 3 - should I expect my whole group to be upgraded free of charge so we don't get split up? If it were that distressing to me I would pay to sit with my whole group or not accept my free upgrade.