Same ****, different day.

Just booked a full fare PHX-EWR-BWI on the redeye due to leave in a few hours. Ticket is set for airport pickup.

I was informed that the only way I can be upgraded is to standby for the upgrade at the airport. I was also told that my chances were "not that good" because there were a number of Platinum and Gold companions on board.

This is a lump of baloney IMHO. The ONLY seat they had available to assign me was 23B again. If I have to ride in a middle seat in coach again after shelling out big money for this ticket, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Silvers should trump companions for the airport upgrade, especially Silvers on full fares.