Last week I was confirmed "R" with an upgrade for a later flight, however went standby on an eariler flight in coach. NWA.COM millage summary showed I flew "R" on the flight I was in coach. Thus, no 1,000 bonus miles and I wonder if my "R" seat was actualy sitting empty up front waiting for me ? So at least on paper my upgrade streak is in tact with the new "R" program

Actualy being in coach was not that bad as you tend to appreciate things like upgrades when you dont get them all the time.

Hooverer