Originally Posted by
EZESE
...yeah right!...like I only fly Long-Haul weekly to HKG from YUL isn't enough of incremental cash?...

It's us SE's and MM'ers that are keeping this airline afloat currently.
If that were the case that you are suggesting...I wouldn't fly this airline if it only allowed me to upgrade on a full Y seat!
Buy any one of a plethora of discounted J fares available then, if you want a confirmed seat. SE's do *not* keep the airline afloat any more than "granny" who travels once a year on the cheapest Y ticket possible, if said SE's are buying the el-cheapo fares. Ever heard the misnomer, "we lose money with every sale, but make it up on volume.."?