Hi Karen,
I just got back. I met Max in the SATS lounge this morning in SIN. He's still on his way home. On the way out, UA offered me a bump and $400 + hotel, etc. to go through Honolulu, but I would get to SIN after my flight back. At NRT, business(I hadn't upgraded unfortunately) was so oversold that they were offering bumps and vouchers for voluntaries there, too. Anyhow, good luck to Einar. They always offer me stuff when I just can't take it, for one reason or another.
willie--wonka