Originally Posted by
orbitmic
indeed, south east Asia (except Singapore which is a bit different) and Northeast are very different from that point of view! Not that you always get upgraded in Southeast Asia or never in northeast Asia but even just asking in Japan or Korea will get you some strange looks and if they do upgrade they will strictly stick to whatever upgrade the rules mandate.
If not upgraded, no harm to ask if they have better room available, as you where going to pay for it.
They will likely say that they have - and you will then suggest an upgrade according to All's official policy. 😊