Even a better question is whether paying the upgrade fee converts your fare to PQM-earning revenue fare. Would be swell if it does.
Originally Posted by
thomwithanh
. . . The new ToD's on the other hand - threads said these upgrades were in fact being prioritized ahead of elite upgrades (just like on United), although the chatter on this subject has died down, so perhaps US backed off on that for now . . .
No, US did not back off. I'm still not getting upgraded at T-7d. My last itin upgraded at T-4d.