Originally Posted by
m0hamed
This is untrue. Unlike EK, there is no predictability to EY awards. The T-7 or T-1 day rule is definitely not a fact.
The best thing to do is to set up an E/F alert or keep checking.
I'm not sure if other ticket stock get Plusgrade offers, however you could certainly apply to pay cash on departure.
They will release more seats as long the cabin is not full/sold out, they usually will keep 2 seats, and the rest will be available for awards at T-7~T-1 (90% of the time).
As you may know, they only release only 2 seats in F/J at T-300~T330. Besides, you can't get alerts from EF, they don't have access to EY awards.