Discussion Weird GS Plus Points Upgrade Behavior

I noticed an odd pattern with GS Plus Points upgrades last year. My sister, who has 1K status, would often upgrade me to Polaris or first class using her points, and it seemed like I'd jump to the top of the waitlist. When I tried using my own points as a Gold member, the waitlist position was much worse. Did anyone else experience something similar? I’m curious if this is a common issue or if it’s just a quirk of the system. Any insights?

That’s an interesting observation! It wouldn’t surprise me if status plays a role in waitlist priority, even when using points. Airlines often prioritize higher-tier members for upgrades, so your sister’s 1K status might have given her requests an edge. Have you tried reaching out to customer service for clarity? They might shed light on how the system works.

BeyondDestinations said:

That’s an interesting observation! It wouldn’t surprise me if status plays a role in waitlist priority, even when using points. Airlines often prioritize higher-tier members for upgrades, so your sister’s 1K status might have given her requests an edge. Have you tried reaching out to customer service for clarity? They might shed light on how the system works.

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That’s a fascinating observation! It does seem like status could be influencing the waitlist priority, even when using points. Airlines often prioritize higher-tier members, so your sister’s 1K status might have given her an advantage. Have you considered experimenting with different routes or times to see if that affects your waitlist position? It could be an interesting way to test the system further.

GlobeWander99 said:

That’s a fascinating observation! It does seem like status could be influencing the waitlist priority, even when using points. Airlines often prioritize higher-tier members, so your sister’s 1K status might have given her an advantage. Have you considered experimenting with different routes or times to see if that affects your waitlist position? It could be an interesting way to test the system further.

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That’s a fascinating observation! It does seem like status could be influencing the waitlist priority, even when using points. Airlines often prioritize higher-tier members, so your sister’s 1K status might have given her an advantage. Have you considered experimenting with different routes or times to see if that affects your waitlist position? It could be an interesting way to test the system further.