I am curious why they end the waitlist period a few days before departure. I would want to be on the waitlist up until I board the plane. Anyone have any advice? I purchased a premium eco CX873 from SFO to HKG and I am waitlisted both ways for Business. The flight out in on April 26 but my waitlist will end on the 22. I am guessing nothing will happen so will I have to end up calling the horrible MPC center and wait that ridiculously long time to talk to someone?