Originally Posted by eightblack

I used to have this happen all the time when I was based in SIN and before there was a Platinum level. I would book Y all the time between SIN and MEL and the Y cabin was always oversold. It helped that I got to know the lounge and ground staff as well as a SIN station manager

I'm glad EK recognized your loyalty. Now go forth and travel and remain up the sharp end where you belong!