We are both Platinum - my wife was 49 of 58 flying principally PHL to IAH and with 12 IAH to LAX of which 6 were UG'd and I am 53 of 56 principally IAH to PHL with 6 IAH to LAX, all UG'd. The routing and time of day are key - one of the three flights I was not UG'd was PHL to IAH Friday after Thanksgiving in the afternoon when all but two of the flights were not selling seats. My wife was UG'd Sunday 4 December 5 days out PHL to IAH and has been UG'd 5 days out for the return 12 December. I continue to be totally pleased with Continental.