WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU SMOKING?
Interview standards may be stringent in the world you occupy, however, there are MASSIVE variances around the globe.
Do BA operate the same upgrade policy as Ghana Airlines for instance? Or do China Eastern for instance follow all the same procedures as American Airlines?
I have never, never, never ever read such a fatuous reply as yours.
The mind boggles at the naivety of some people. At least mine does.