Finally cleared my SFO–NRT Polaris upgrade, here’s how it went

After months of trying, my upgrade from Premium Plus to Polaris on SFO–NRT finally cleared two days before departure. Used 40 PlusPoints, booked on an S fare. Honestly didn’t think it would go through waitlist barely moved for weeks. The seat and bedding were solid, but the service felt rushed since the cabin was full. Still, after so many failed upgrade tries, this one felt like a small victory.