I am ok on the outbound with an upgraded seat. This issue is the return. Yes, there are 7 R on the lhr-yow flight, but if I change my return prior to outbound, I lose the outbound upgrades!

I am most curious about how they will handle my wait list R as a non elite nominee of an elite member on the return...

Perhaps I will wait until I use the outbound and then change the return to a latitude instant R as available.