Originally Posted by
SDQBound
AF upgrades are not always offered, and not offered on a first come, first serve basis. Yesterday I was flying with three other passengers on an AF flight. Those of us with status (DL PM, DL Gold) were not offered an upgrade, while those without a FQTV number on their PNR received an upgrade offer.
You've can always request one. They even have signs posted making people aware. One doesn't need to wait for the system to offer it. It's truly 1st come, 1st served. This includes J to F upgrades.