Originally Posted by
SuperCargo
I see your point, but that's why I said "especially if those seats haven't been given away already to other bidders". I think the OP said that the flight is still showing J9. If there are still lots of seats free, I don't see why AC couldn't just process it manually on an exceptional basis given the circumstances.
I would not depend on how many seats are free unless upgrades are processed from the J bucket. AC would designate a certain number of seats as Plusgrade eligible. Keep a few more for last minute purchases and then LMU a few more. They don't necessarily have to fill every seat.before leaving. (Many airlines do this)
As has been said here many times in the past, the only way to guarantee a seat in J is to actually purchase it outright. If you don't, it's a "you pays your money and takes your chances" type gamble. It might be harsh to hear (and I do feel for the OP), but it's a fact.