I'm going to be taking the OAK-EWR flight soon with my son. I'm mid-level, but my son has no status. I'm hoping someone here has experience with how easy/difficult upgrades for companions are to come by on this flight. If it usually fills up with elites, no sense me getting to the airport at 5:30 a.m. I'll be traveling on a Thursday.

Any experience with upgrades on the return as well? Traveling on a Tuesday.

Thanks