Just want to make sure I'm not missing something here. I had sponsored an upgrade on a domestic flight with an RPU for a non-status flyer, who was
#1 on the upgrade list for the flight below since check-in opened.
How did
#7 jump the list and snag an upgrade after check-in has closed? I understand there's variability before it goes to the gate, but I thought by this point (i.e. check-in closed, less than 30 minutes to flight time) the list was the list. Thanks.
