It would be helpful to keep all questions and experiences related to
Star Alliance Upgrades in a single thread. Easier to search ...instead of starting a new one each time.
These are other threads and their start dates:
March 2016
Aeroplan upgrade awards?
February 2016
Aeroplan miles to upgrade star alliance flight?
March 2015
Star Alliance upgrades on Air Canada
June 2014
Star Alliance Upgrade using Aeroplan Questions
Plus there are other threads from 2013, 2012, and 2011