Originally Posted by
stephfj
Can't CO do something about collecting the taxes associated with the upgrade (like they do the miles) and refund if it doesn't clear (like the miles). At least I'm assuming that is why they don't clear intl upgrades past the 24 hour mark...please correct me if I'm wrong.
This actually has nothing to do with it. The taxes are only higher for leaving the UK, not for going over. 2 years ago when I last did it they made me pay when I went on the list and then refunded me when it didn't clear. That is definitely not the reason for the 24 hour issue.
The fact that CO wouldn't upgrade someone at departure who was previously on the list in order to accomodate displaced travelers is yet another example of why the policy stinks so badly.