Originally Posted by AAmerican_in_London
How does one secure such upgrades?
These are paid upgrades using FD miles. No special way to do it and no special conditions. All published fares are upgradable. It is a matter of available inventory in the appropriate booking class.
Originally Posted by AAmerican_in_London
Do you have higher chances as a Gold or Platinum (I should hit one by March, the other by July)?
No. There no longer is any additional inventory released for Plats, unlike what used to be the case under the old scheme.