Originally Posted by
Col Ronson
R space generally opens up T-24 hours. Thats when your miles upgrades will clear. If you notice R space and your upgrade hasn't cleared call in and have them clear it, i've done it twice for a LAX-SYD flight using a miles + copay upgrade.
I was under the impression that status trumps miles for upgrades that close in. The upgrades have already been given away to GS and 1K members.