Originally Posted by
Jebby_ca
Yea, it was either that, or last minute no-shows due to mis-connects. I know I gave up my place on the upgrade list as soon as I boarded. And this flight being on an E190, definitely needed to board first to get overhead bin space!
Oh well. Just needed to vent...
You don't necessarily give up your upgrade when you board. I have been seated twice where the GA ended up coming on board and letting me know that my upgrade cleared when boarding was almost finished.