Originally Posted by
Metanoia
Also, another data point to add... I recently flew DXB-JFK in J, and found out that at-airport mileage upgrades are prioritized by status. Perhaps it was like this in the past, but I've always gotten my upgrades at the airport. This time I failed... and P2 was served
I flew DXB-LHR today on a Business Saver redemption and asked for upgrade using miles at checkin. This was denied and I had to ask the Skywards agent in the lounge. I was then told we’d be waitlisted according to status and therefore unlikely to clear as I’m a ‘blue’. She said to go back to desk one hour before departure. We did and to my surprise both my wife and I were upgraded to F so the system does work! Although I always thought you could claim an available seat at checkin rather than being waitlisted. Posting in case it helps someone in a similar position…