Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Alexandria, VA, USA NW Platinum Elite Since 1999, United GoldMM, Hyatt Discoverist, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold, IC Ambassador
Posts: 7,451
Did you ever think of doing a Northwest-Pokey instead, on the flights that weren't upgradeable at time of purchase? Thats why I check with them first before I'd even think of playing the pokey lottery. Upgrades at time of purchase can save the headaches of 6-7 hrs in coach. Just my 2 HoKeY cents worth...