No, I'm actually still here, as I have been since 2005. I just don't log on as regularly as many of you.

Look, I hear what all of you are saying and I know what the rules are. All I'm saying is that I am just one flight away from gold after just 4 months. At this rate, I should easily make DM even under the new scheme.

Obviously, I wouldn't call if I didn't need help. I am happy to pay for a full Y ticket, but even that was sold out. All I was expecting some goodwill, but I guess that's in short order at CX and around here.

I don't want to make comparisons around here, but QF was able to upgrade me to Platinum when I was 10 status credits away from it. Maybe I'm just too naive to expect CX to show some generosity, either by confirming me on the flight I wanted or the upgrade to gold so I can get the confirmed ticket.

Anyway, problem solved. I'm flying BR and am seated at the VS lounge now. Appreciate the feedback from everyone.