Originally Posted by
yyznomad
I have no idea if this was mentioned in the How to Upgrade thread, but I have noticed in the past that if I wait awhile my name is called for the upgrade. Whenever I board during pre boarding they never tell me anything and just give my BP back and I end up in my original Y seat, which sucks.
I don't know if this is just a coincidence but so far I have a perfect upgrade record when not boarding early in the process.
technically, AC agents have told me they will start processing upgrades during boarding time (dont ask me why)............. But in my experience, I usually go up to the counter just before boarding and ask if my upgrade is cleared (or what the chances are).............. if its slim......forget it, i want my Y seat and overhead bin space during priority boarding.