I didn't request the upgrade for the client originally because I was already upgraded and didn't know how/where he was booked. That's why I checked. He is senior enough (top 10 exec in a Fortune 500) that he could have easily be in F anyhow (or corp jet). He flew into one of their locations to join us for some meetings and then was flying back with us to their HQ for other meetings. As a result, I just figured it would be easiest to fly coach. We have a good relationship - heck, he called me when I landed and said he would pick us up so we didn't have to go get the rental car and he drove us (I had two people with me) around for a day. He's a down-to-earth person and also took us out for a great dinner with great wine (which they paid for directly).

Relative to the op up, I went to the gate and asked about the chance for upgrading me and a companion. Was told no go - pretty full. Figured if it was a chance, I would talk to him and see if he wanted it but GA made it clear no go. Curve ball as they called as they were boarding, went up to ask what was up and was told they op up'd me because they were oversold in back. I could have asked them to undo it but they had already issued my seat and it would have caused work for the GA and slowed down boarding. I decided to just take it and explain what happened to him.