Originally Posted by
yul7075
LM Upgrade is processed in the DCS (Departure Control System) and never changes the booking Class on the PNR
the seat is taken from the highest J inventory
R is exclusively reserved for eupgrades
Andrew has confirmed before the LMUs are only offered when there is R inventory (although R>0 does not guarantee that they will be offered), so would not surprise me at all if it did adjust the booking class to R.