Thanks Toyotaboy.

Another thing I've seen to add to the FAQ RE op-ups is that they seem to have special occasion op-ups. My first J-F upgrade was the first flight after I made gold status and I saw a comment at the checkin desk passenger printout about my upgrade being recognition for the status change.

I was upgraded on the first flight after I made DM. I did not see the register that time. It was also a necessary Op-op as the flight was completely full and I watched them jockey seats around on expertflyer, including my J seat going free for a moment and the F seat I got being taken. Every seat on the flight was eventually taken. However I don't know if I was selected because of my status change or if I was the highest ranking DM. I am actually probably about the lowest revenue DM getting my miles via TPE and RTWs and there tend to be a lot of DM in J class.

There were three J-F upgrades (not DM me) on my last SFO-HKG flight and one of the very happy recipients said "a birthday upgrade!"

I've only scored one J-F per year and both have been the first flights after my status qualification.

Has anyone else noticed this?