Originally Posted by
canadiancow
If you're 100% sure it will clear, then why not just pay J points for the third seat in Y, and do standby at the gate?
Nowhere did I say that I am 100% sure it will clear. I said that at my status (and paid fare bucket) it has always cleared. I have no basis to infer that there will be enough R space for awards tickets to clear gate upgrades.