Originally Posted by Big_China
I find this information out politely by the check in agent, but I am consistently snubbed at the gate with the "we don't give out that information" line. Then watch as upgrades are given to local frequent flyers familiar with the gate agents names.
Best explanation for why those 'local frequent flyers' are 'familiar with the gate agents' names' and got upgraded ahead of you is because they're CO employees.