Hi, if there is no A available (no First or just no availability), then remember to ensure that your entitlement to F/J is entered into your booking when confirming L. You should waitlist in the other higher classes as well. If the higher class becomes available prior to the flight then you will get the F/J. If it is last minute and at close out, then the airline should give you the seat over the op-ups as you are entitled, they are not.

I wish I knew this years ago. I do not know exactly how to do it but you need to ask reservations to ensure that they have DONE it. I can ask the potential Mrs. Spotwelder how to do it if you need more details.

Spotwelder