I recently gave a friend gold status.
I am platinum and was able to gift.
they booked a cheap class SYD to LHR and return. the first leg was virgin
on checkin she was upgraded to premium.
at the gate a business seat was given to AUH.
she was thrilled
on return in London though not upgraded she was given exit rows all the wy home.
she said the LHR EY lounge is fantastic.
good to see them looking after elite members.
anyone else with upgrade stories?