Originally Posted by
blum81
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Looks like some (I) tickets have freed up on my flight.
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My waitlist expires tomorrow evening. I think this is the closest to the deadline I've been on any upgrades.
Does the system tend to wait last minute before confirming or is it luck of the draw?
Wouldn't be surprised if you don't clear waitlist. Since June 22 I've been in the same position ex-HKG for flights back to NYC, but I'm only GO. I think CX is more willing to roll the dice for late booking revenue PAX, hence the increased availability of I tickets. I feel lucky to have been confirmed for a upgrade last month when I booked, HKG-EWR but on DEC 19, mid week. Last few trips was not able to confirm upgrade on return ex-HKG to NYC but was able to do instant upgrade at the airport.
In NOV, after my upgrade request lapsed on the waitlist, MPC agent told me to call every day until flight to request upgrade award. I don't know the buzzword either but no award issued until instant upgrade.
Good luck.