Originally Posted by
canadiancow
That is not what Ben said.
He said that at the gate, the upgrade priority is:
1. Cabin
2. Status
3. Fare class
4. Check-in time
So a no-status nominee on an N fare will have priority at the gate over a Super Elite on a Y fare.
1. It does not matter what Ben says. The published rule is the enforceable rule. Read it again. I copied it straight from the web. At the gate, it is status, fare class and check-in. If Ben insists that what you say is the rule, then get him to correct the official published order.
2. The N fare does not appear explicitly in rank order anywhere. Cabin is not a surrogate for N fare. PY priority applies only to O (an expensive fare).
Frankly, I don't know why I am arguing this case. Maybe, I get frustrated with arrogant ignorance.