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SLGO
I thought so too, but perhaps discretion can be given when there is an one-way confirmed journey? Or is this a good sign for clearing the return leg?
Final update: The waitlist to PEN didn't clear at last, but as an alternative, I waitlisted KUL and was cleared last minute.
To my surprise, I got upgraded from Y to J on a 77W on my return leg. Never thought of such a "big jump".