Originally Posted by
Dolomite
As a Gold on a W class flying LAX-PVG, they were announcing $600 voucher, hotel and business class for flying the next day. I was considering it while I arrived at the gate during boarding. I was stopped at the gate and told that I was moved to business class. ....
Sounds like economy was overbooked and you got a operational upgrade (op-up). It happens but can be rare.