Originally Posted by Cloud Lounger
As I was working to get my upgrade at the counter, I overheard the staff conversation saying that there was a chance that all would not make it on the flight as it was pretty full. Sure enough, one of the FA's did not make it on board. Two pilots and two fa's made it up front, one was sent to the back of the bus. I did sit in front!
Bear in mind -- the OP has no certificates. This would be a courtesy op-up, or perhaps a GA seeing C availability at the same price point or less than what the OP paod for Y, which seems unlikely.
If the OP was using certs, I would agree that this sh/would happen.
Simon