Thanks, I'll look for that thread, too. Your mentioning it reminded me. In my experience, neither the upgrade option on a reservation nor TOD count toward PQD. I don't think I've ever called into reservations to up-fare. And, since I have to book through Amex site, I don't get the options right after purchase on the pop-up. To boot, I get -5% (sometimes more) off fares so I'm earning even less PQD!