Originally Posted by
synthkeys
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.
Looks like you're going to be right about it not clearing. My deadline is in about a half hour and still no confirmation.
EF still shows at least 3 J seats available and when I did a mock booking I was able to proceed with 4 seats for J.
I also still have the option to do an upgrade bid, but yet the last agent 15mins ago said that business class is completely full lol. I don't get it...
Eugh... looks like the constant re-dailing to 3888 will begin tonight lol.