A few years ago I had to go to a Marine Corps planning conference in Japan. I had a 'real' ticket purchased by the taxpayers of America

When I returned, I pulled up the load and saw that business class was wide open. I got to the airport and asked if I could upgrade with miles. The agent said;'Oh...(sucking teeth sound) you can not upgrade on a Q class ticket'. I showed my NWA ID and said, I'm also a NWA pilot. She thought for a second and replied once more...'Oh...(sucking teeth sound) you can not upgrade on a Q class ticket'.

Japan. Land of the no plan B.