Sorry if this has been discussed earlier. With the new program eliminating 500-mile upgrades and Elites receiving automatic upgrades, if I am currently on a waitlist request for BXP1 upgrade, where does that approval fall within priority order against an Elite that is getting an automatic upgrade?
I’m wondering if it will move me up more in priority than just relying on an automatic upgrade from my Platinum status.
I believe BXP1 upgrades are treating the same as SWU/miles+copay for these purposes. Up until the day of departure you will need C inventory to open up (or A if you happen to be trying to upgrade a J ticket to F on a transcon).
If it does not clear before the day of departure, you would be added to the upgrade list ahead of elites at the same level of you who are requesting complimentary upgrades. Anyone with a higher status would get higher priority on the upgrade list regardless of upgrade instrument.
There is a master thread on PALL order that may have more information.