We have a friend that worked for Continental at the gate
she was fired for simply upgrading friends and family one time !! I don't think anyone would risk that for a few measly bux.Things are tighter now with explanations needed for the bean counters when these kind of goodwill gestures are performed
9-11 changes the empowerment and the generosity of years past
off topic
I have been bumped to first free a number of times as an elite when coach is full