VA is clearly desperate for UpgradeMe bids domestically during the holiday season. I have upgraded I think twice on SYD-MEL or SYD-BNE but I received an email inviting me to bid for an upgrade for a return SYD-MEL flight later this month. I can't remember the last time I received such an email - maybe once or twice in the past. Since they've downgraded earning rates for Status Credits they can whistle dixie to get more money out of me