Originally Posted by
missydarlin
I think the OP is choosing flights where it wasn't available... but thinking that the anytime fare gave him/her a higher priority when upgrades DID come available... and generally speaking, thats how it works.
However, in a market that is heavy with 75K flyers, that priority doesn't give you nearly as much insurance.
I think that's probably it as well. Or he was looking at the wrong U, by choosing to look at all upgrades, not just the one specific to his status level.