As the airlines refine their yield managemnent software, it becomes harder and harder to get the things you want...mainly upgrades. They promise the moon, but deliver less each year. Obviously, they have a right to sell the seat before they go to giving it away, and that is how it should be. One thing is becoming increasingly clear, and that is, if you aren't in the top tier you won't get much these days unless you're on full fare, in which case you probably didn't need the elite status to get upgraded anyway. Oh well, the luggage tags are pretty.