2014 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Upgrade Availability Discussion (consolidated)
Jan 14, 2014, 1:16 pm
#61
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Just missed my first of the New Year. DFW-LAS #2226. Looks like the first trip will go 4/5.
I hate the ABC DEF six across seating btw.
I hate the ABC DEF six across seating btw.
Jan 14, 2014, 2:23 pm
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jan 18 and already on a MR? Dedication!
Jan 14, 2014, 2:27 pm
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Jan 14, 2014, 3:40 pm
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I will report back on what ends up happening, but here's the situation.
Booked a AUS-DFW-SEA-DFW-AUS MR on Dec 30th for Jan 18th.
Today both of my AUS-DFW and DFW-AUS segments cleared. DFW-SEA is showing F2/A1 on EF, although 6 seats are unassigned. SEA-DFW is showing F5/A4 with 5 unassigned seats. Kind of a weird setup in my mind..
I suspect I will clear on the SEA-DFW, but not on the DFW-SEA segment.
Time to start cranking up the EQP/EQM & segments counters!!
Booked a AUS-DFW-SEA-DFW-AUS MR on Dec 30th for Jan 18th.
Today both of my AUS-DFW and DFW-AUS segments cleared. DFW-SEA is showing F2/A1 on EF, although 6 seats are unassigned. SEA-DFW is showing F5/A4 with 5 unassigned seats. Kind of a weird setup in my mind..
I suspect I will clear on the SEA-DFW, but not on the DFW-SEA segment.
Time to start cranking up the EQP/EQM & segments counters!!
Anyway, my guess is you will easily clear both. It is a Saturday and the MCE sections (your competition for the upgrade) are mostly empty. On your outbound DFW-SEA, Y is almost certainly oversold and they are holding back F seats to provide room to accommodate the oversell. Yes, you could say that AA should upgrade folks now to create more space in Y, and you would be right, but they don't. Your upgrade for that flight will likely clear at the gate. The return SEA-DFW will probably clear a few hours before departure. Unfortunately, no meal pre-order for you.
Jan 14, 2014, 3:50 pm
#65
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1/14 lax flt 297 had 11 seats in F @ T 3 I was 3 on the list now there are 3 seats in F and i've moved to 4 on the list however there were no new seats released tin coach .. this is the 3 rd time this type of situation has occurred.
I just turned Exp is it due to my new status ? how does AA process complementary upgrades ? should i have turned in the 15k and 175$ copay ?
I just turned Exp is it due to my new status ? how does AA process complementary upgrades ? should i have turned in the 15k and 175$ copay ?
Jan 14, 2014, 4:15 pm
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Is there a way to check a range for C inventory on EF? Or is it day by day?
Jan 14, 2014, 4:37 pm
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Jan 14, 2014, 5:00 pm
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Jan 14, 2014, 7:03 pm
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still odd to me that even though it cleared, at no point did the expertflyer notification i set ever come through--is there something aa is doing specifically with 777W SWU inventory that prevents them from ever appearing on expertflyer? this is probably the fourth or fifth time this has happened including other bookings i make by phone and they confirm the int'l SWU despite no availability on expert flyer.
thanks!
Jan 14, 2014, 8:03 pm
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1/14 lax flt 297 had 11 seats in F @ T 3 I was 3 on the list now there are 3 seats in F and i've moved to 4 on the list however there were no new seats released tin coach .. this is the 3 rd time this type of situation has occurred.
I just turned Exp is it due to my new status ? how does AA process complementary upgrades ? should i have turned in the 15k and 175$ copay ?
I just turned Exp is it due to my new status ? how does AA process complementary upgrades ? should i have turned in the 15k and 175$ copay ?
hah agreed! it was odd today--shortly after i posted i went to review my itin and it was suddenly unavailable "due to changes made outside aa.com" so i called and voila: SWU cleared on all portions SFO-MIA-LHR.
still odd to me that even though it cleared, at no point did the expertflyer notification i set ever come through--is there something aa is doing specifically with 777W SWU inventory that prevents them from ever appearing on expertflyer? this is probably the fourth or fifth time this has happened including other bookings i make by phone and they confirm the int'l SWU despite no availability on expert flyer.
thanks!
still odd to me that even though it cleared, at no point did the expertflyer notification i set ever come through--is there something aa is doing specifically with 777W SWU inventory that prevents them from ever appearing on expertflyer? this is probably the fourth or fifth time this has happened including other bookings i make by phone and they confirm the int'l SWU despite no availability on expert flyer.
thanks!
Jan 14, 2014, 9:13 pm
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Jan 15, 2014, 8:38 am
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Another random SWU related Q - I think I have 0 remaining from last year, but AA.com says I have 1 SWU available (as did an EXP agent). If I have 1, I will use it on a domestic trip (777) instead of losing it, but if I don't - I do not want to use my SWUs from this year. Would writing to AA and getting a confirmation be the best approach?
Jan 15, 2014, 8:57 am
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Thanks. And yes, I have the premium version. It has paid itself off hundredfold in terms of upgrade value.
Another random SWU related Q - I think I have 0 remaining from last year, but AA.com says I have 1 SWU available (as did an EXP agent). If I have 1, I will use it on a domestic trip (777) instead of losing it, but if I don't - I do not want to use my SWUs from this year. Would writing to AA and getting a confirmation be the best approach?
Another random SWU related Q - I think I have 0 remaining from last year, but AA.com says I have 1 SWU available (as did an EXP agent). If I have 1, I will use it on a domestic trip (777) instead of losing it, but if I don't - I do not want to use my SWUs from this year. Would writing to AA and getting a confirmation be the best approach?
If it is a trip for which you would use one of your new ones (and it seems not the case here), then no harm in doing it. If they catch it, you're in the same boat. But, barring that, I'd let used SWUs expire. I've done this in the past.
Cheers.
Jan 15, 2014, 9:03 am
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No. Letting it expire is, IMO, the best approach. Even if they were to confirm that you have it, you know that you don't, and they will likely catch up to this later and debit you one. They're very good about this. Because you'd have it in writing, you'd likely get it back, but it will be more hassle than it's worth.
If it is a trip for which you would use one of your new ones (and it seems not the case here), then no harm in doing it. If they catch it, you're in the same boat. But, barring that, I'd let used SWUs expire. I've done this in the past.
Cheers.
If it is a trip for which you would use one of your new ones (and it seems not the case here), then no harm in doing it. If they catch it, you're in the same boat. But, barring that, I'd let used SWUs expire. I've done this in the past.
Cheers.
Jan 15, 2014, 9:33 am
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As for the pre-order. Not too worried, if I think I know what the offerings are. Also planning on grabbing a fish and chips in SEA during the layover.