Originally Posted by
yvr76
much better chance of upgrade if they're in py as upgrades at the gate go by cabin first, then status.
Where did you get this rule from? The published rule is as follows:
Within 24 hours of departure:
If you do not receive an upgrade email confirming your upgrade before you check in, your request will be automatically transferred to the airport standby list. Upgrades on the airport standby list will be processed by taking into account the following:
Altitude status level
Booking class
Time of check-in