Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
This may have changed in the past 18 years,
Based on my experiences things have definitely changed in the past 18 years.
I've been on the PA waitlist nine months in advance of my travel date and cleared the upgrade 7 months in advance of my travel date. I could clearly see the PA waitlist for my itinerary on viewtrip.com. Many, many others have posted similar experiences and information.