Originally Posted by
DYKWIA
Very much a co-incidence in my opinion.
EK (and I think EY) generally upgrade on ticket type rather than status. So, somebody with no status buying a fully flexible ticket would be upgraded over a Gold on a Saver ticket. (On EK, Platinum trumps ticket type, but there are relatively few).
Within fare brands pax are prioritized by status, this has been discussed extensively on the EK forum. But yes all Flex Pluses are ahead of all Flexs, even if the Flex has a higher status. But within Flex Plus Gold beats Silver etc