I was never complaining about the upgrade being missed or late, I was just commenting on something I found interesting - especially since so many flights were showing the same behavior.

As it turned out, I received the upgrade 48 hours before departure, apparently along with one other lucky contestant. I guess it was a light load of Platinums. At departure time, FC was full - however, this was one flight I almost wished I wasn't upgraded on and it was about as close as I had ever come to going back and sitting in coach for relief.

From his arrival at the boarding area, my rowmate was wheezing and breathing like he just finished the NY Marathon...this continued for the flight as the act of just reaching for the seat pocket set off another round of loud wheezing and nasal breathing. Once airborne, I was treated to repeated acts of nose blowing without tissue - the alternating thumb technique. The cherry on this sundae was the regularly scheduled release of flatulence that seemed to occur on roughly 80 second intervals.

I came close to paraphrasing that classic comedian by saying "take my EUA, please!" and bolting for the back, but Y was full. Needless to say, I spent about 20 minutes washing my hands after that flight and my laundry will be getting an extra dose of bleach tonight Some people might find a quick read of the "Miss Manners" handbook abit helpful before heading out to the airport next time.