Originally Posted by johan rebel
Until about a year ago, WBC upgrades for FD PEs on KL metal were not subject to any capacity controls whatsoever. If there was a seat available, you would get it. This was an unpublished benefit.
johan
This is correct - at NW upgrading was was based on ticket fare and not on status. At KLM it was based on status and not on fare (i..e the other way round). Besides - don't think that partner upgrades and awards are free for the airline providing them (or lounge access, etc.) These perks come at a price - a price NW was not willing to pay for its best customers - but KLM was. No longer it seems. Next thing to go will be one way awards - I give that about 6 months.