Originally Posted by
bse118
LPs are irrelevant to the reasons I purchase the upgrade.
Originally Posted by
Drwaz99
Now that they'll earn LPs at some point, I'll definitely bite more often - especially if they'll earn at the same level as our status (yet to be seen, still).
But earning LPs might be relevant to some who would purchase the upgrade. I am in agreement with
Drwaz99 here, especially if the LPs earned mirror the earn rate one's status. Informally, I've talked with other FlyerTalk members who have a similar sentiment.
Will this have a material impact on complimentary upgrade rate should one choose to pass on the upgrade offer? I suspect it wouldn't solely based on my casual observations of not being upgraded after declining the paid upgrade offer. There have been cases where I was debating the value of purchasing the upgrade versus taking a chance on a complimentary upgrade. Earning LPs at the EXP rate would have tipped the scales in favor of purchasing the upgrade.