Originally Posted by
QRC3288
I mean, there is just no way (in my mind) CX would chose to IDB a Diamond, particularly from the lounge after a BP is issued. In this already-unfortunate circumstance I'd expect them to at least offload a nonstatus passenger. Unless, of course, the DM was the sole award ticket on the flight in J, which I find remarkably unlikely. 40 J seats on 77G, there has to be someone CX would rather offload on that flight than a DM on an award ticket.
My recent experience told me DM rank may not be as important as fare class...
e.g. Once I flew HKG-TPE in V and I saw some (two) SL op-up and I remained in Y... Weeks later I flew again in Y and I got op-up
Since I still have no idea about CIV score (tie with individual or different for each flight for every individual), I always suspect fare class plays an important role in op-up/DB decision... So if OP gets a pure award ticket, OP probably has a very low score from fare class (upgrade award has a price at least) and so low that even DM status can't help (or OP's CIV is too low
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