Originally Posted by
BlueMilk
Really?
There'd be dozens of new complaints.
"AC sorts this way, but they should sort my way if they care about customers."
"It was J3 when I checked in and I didn't get upgraded even though I was 2nd on the list. GA must have upgraded his buddy."
Etc.
That's the problem I'd see.
J3, second on the list, and then two paid J passengers miss their flight and end up on yours. But all you see is that you weren't upgraded.