Originally Posted by
BlueHenFlyer
Having been an MVP Gold for 3 years, I have never - ever cleared for a stand by upgrade. I've never heard any called either.
I have, once, just recently. I was shocked! First time ever! It was LAX-SEA. They had 4 open FS seats and upgraded MVPG/MVP that asked at the gate. Glad I asked. Other than that, I swear the upgrade list is random with a super-top-secret algorithm that they override and just choose who they want to...