Originally Posted by
bioblot
My boyfriend's first flight as a BAEC blue member saw him score a double OpUp on a full IAD flight that he was booked in as N fare bucket. Go figure as they say over there.
Conclusion: Quit BAEC when you get status and rejoin again as blue to maximise OpUp chances.
Another option: buy as many fully flex tickets in your cabin as possible, check them all for upgrades by refreshing the bp on your phone after t-35, and then refund any that haven't been upgraded.