Originally Posted by bwicoplat
I have considered NW, except they won't status match and I don't feel like starting over with a program. FWIW, I have yet to sit in coach on NW (I know I've just cursed myseld).
Someone else can confirm, but I think with NWA, you can use your OP number to book the ticket and try and get your upgrade, then at the gate after, hopefully, you got your upgrade, switch your FF# to NW.