Originally Posted by
dmann33
I find this interesting. I would agree with 1-3, but I'm not as confident about #4. I'd guess it is either this way or the old "dragged down to member of lowest status", since even a DM + GM is entitled to an out right upgrade (rather than "companion").
Can anybody confirm this #4?
No, there is no more being dragged down to the lowest status. I do think the award upgrades are processed after paid tickets, so in a sense you are "dragged down" but this is about fare class (award in this case) not medallion status. In the case of C+ this is less of an issue because, currently, they just process right away when you are in your window.