With all of this talk about upgrades, I though I'd add my two cents. As was stated in previous threads, there is a definite upgrade order/list which, in fact, even FA's have access to once on the A/C. GA's don't make up the order and shouldn't deviate from the rules. Believe me, even non-rev's keep a close eye on that first class cabin during boarding, not just elites. Final decision goes to the GA so if you feel there was a discrepancy, let CO know. We ALL want there to be consistency in the process.

And trust me, most FA's will make sure all the seats are allocated in first class before push because if we don't, we will hear about it from someone who thought they should have been upgraded.

Keep in mind also, many times I've had a PAX convinced that they were eligible for an upgrade but upon asking the GA, they were not. Although it seem all of you on this board are well versed enough to know all of the ins and outs (I don't).