Originally Posted by
demkr
Not on my end ex-SFO. Opposite experience.
Ditto.
pmUA: I was usually in the top 5 on the upgrade list.
Post 3/3/2012: My "E" and "U" fares always placed me in positions 15 to 25 on the upgrade list. (SFO to IAD/BOS/EWR).
2013: My "E" and "U" fares now place me in positions 10 to 20. So although this is an "improvement" in my positioning, I am still rarely clearing upgrades.