Originally Posted by
alphaod
Okay I see. I only booked the flight this morning, so I guess I don't qualify for the wait list.
The agent did I should call back from time to time, but looking at the load right now I don't think my chances are that high.
Even if you were on the waitlist, you would be taken off the waitlist by the deadline.
I did an upgrade waitlist for my wife several years ago, hoping I would get her an upgrade with my status (DM). It expired four days before ETD, and I was not able to waitlist anymore. However, she got the upgrade the next day, even with her own status (SL).
So don't give up yet.