I?m the kind of traveler who can easily log 100,000 or more miles per year, and I?ve done it several times. I know most of the ins and outs of upgrading, getting a better seat or grade of service for the money.But having done it on scores of segments, I find myself asking: Is it worth the effort?And just as important, is it worth the money?Upgrading makes you WORK.You might have to rush to an airline counter well ahead of the flight, stand in line until a representative logs in, and then be put ...

I?m the kind of traveler who can easily log 100,000 or more miles per year, and I?ve done it several times. I know most of the ins and outs of upgrading, getting a better seat or grade of service for the money.But having done it on scores of segments, I find myself asking: Is it worth the effort?And just as important, is it worth the money?Upgrading makes you WORK.You might have to rush to an airline counter well ahead of the flight, stand in line until a representative logs in, and then be put ...