I was waitlisted for PEY->J upgrade on CX890 Feb 1 2019 as CX GO. I've been waitlisted for upgrade my last 3 return flights out of HKG and had not cleared but was able to do instant upgrade. This morning I called MPC because I had been given extension in November for GO -> DM upgrade until 2/29. When they gave the extension they said to call when I got 215 CP the amount I was short for DM. So I called MPC and the agent said they would process my move to DM by the end of the day. I also asked about my waitlisted upgrade and he said he would put me on priority waitlist since I was becoming a DM.
Well 2 hours later, checked my booking and see I've been confirmed for my upgrade. I'm a little shocked as the flight is very close to Chinese New Year and I was anticipating availability to become very tight. It's a very pleasant surprise. Is this a fluke or the power of being DM?