not to mention those flights that are connections to that flight. The OLCI will provide for getting onto the airport upgrade list based on the 24 hour window of the FIRST flight. A connecting Platinum would have a better chance than an originating Platinum.
I too have seen the #s change recently. I would be nice to know the "real" story from an insider at NW. I think all of us just want to know that we are being treated fairly.