Originally Posted by
kbooks66
Given this I was shocked we were not upgraded T-24 at check in
That would be a different airline. IME, unless you've been upgraded at one of the windows, AS doesn't typically process upgrades until several hours inside the check-in window.
Originally Posted by
toastygoodness
Closer to front means more selection usually.
Yep. Most pax don't pre-order, and those at the front will usually get first choice.