Originally Posted by
Arbeysix
Status definitely helps with redemption upgrades and in particular DM level. I find it is common to be declined waitlist for flights even as you say when there appears to be plenty of availability say 1-2 weeks out but for seats to be made available for those same flights at or after check-in at the airport. MPC elites are given high priority for available seats at that stage in my experience.
Correct, MPC status helps. Many years ago, MPC often opened up availability for DMs (at least for upgrades) if there was revenue availability, but that changed about 10 years ago. It is not as easy now. I am currently GO, and the did not even allow me on waitlist for upgrade on a flight with J9 availability.
