Dec 7, 2012, 7:35 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Load Factor Based Upgrades (LFBU) and Day Of Departure Upgrades (DODU)
These generally relate to Non-elite, space-available, kiosk, online and counter upgrades which may be available close to departure if there is unused (after sales and pending upgrades) inventory once the flight has passed to airport control; these are available for payment (normally, credit card).
• On line check in offers may be made at the time of check-in, including with the AA app.
• Kiosk-based LFBUs may be offered at the Self-Service (Check-in) Machines ("kiosk") (and occasionally with online check-in) if there are seats available - as per the AA wording and the FAQ (see first post). One may be offered a LFBU on an award ticket.
• Counter Upgrades may be offered at the ticket counter or Admirals Club in the USA or at non-stateside locations on occasion, usually announced by a small sign visible to passengers checking in at the ticket counter or Club. They may be offered (or not) and may cost as much as $750 (or more) for a longhaul transocean flight.
As per other upgrades, one earns miles / points at the level of the originally purchased fare.
Older posts have been archived here.
These generally relate to Non-elite, space-available, kiosk, online and counter upgrades which may be available close to departure if there is unused (after sales and pending upgrades) inventory once the flight has passed to airport control; these are available for payment (normally, credit card).
• On line check in offers may be made at the time of check-in, including with the AA app.
• Kiosk-based LFBUs may be offered at the Self-Service (Check-in) Machines ("kiosk") (and occasionally with online check-in) if there are seats available - as per the AA wording and the FAQ (see first post). One may be offered a LFBU on an award ticket.
• Counter Upgrades may be offered at the ticket counter or Admirals Club in the USA or at non-stateside locations on occasion, usually announced by a small sign visible to passengers checking in at the ticket counter or Club. They may be offered (or not) and may cost as much as $750 (or more) for a longhaul transocean flight.
As per other upgrades, one earns miles / points at the level of the originally purchased fare.
Older posts have been archived here.
DOD / DODU (LFBU) Space-available, counter, kiosk, and online upgrade (master thd)
Aug 31, 2015, 11:10 pm
#31
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Sep 2, 2015, 12:08 pm
#32
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Load factor based upgrades (LFBU) do still exist. AFAIK, they pull from the same instrument upgrade inventory bucket (A/C) and aren't offered until all requested/wait listed upgrades clear. Then, if there are still seats, revenue management MIGHT offer some for sale. I'd recommend checking actual upgrade inventory on expertflyer.
Also, for your reading pleasure:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/fragments/me.../LFBUTerms.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ational-j.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ails-page.html
Also, for your reading pleasure:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/fragments/me.../LFBUTerms.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ational-j.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ails-page.html
If that's the case no additional EQPs?
Sep 4, 2015, 12:07 pm
#33
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I ended up getting a free upgrade on the MIA-FRA flight, I found myself number one on the upgrade list when I got to the gate - looks like the upgraded 7 people due to oversold Y and actually put them on the upgrade list.
Ended up paying $500 for an upgrade on FRA-MIA.
And yes, the paid upgrade was C, while the free one was R
Ended up paying $500 for an upgrade on FRA-MIA.
And yes, the paid upgrade was C, while the free one was R
Sep 8, 2015, 1:31 pm
#35
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Got offered LFBU on DFW-NRT for $740 last thursday. Took it and got a center section aisle seat with no one in the middle. First time flying 777 NGBC, and didn't have any issues with sleeping/comfort.
Sep 8, 2015, 8:14 pm
#37
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I was on that flight as well. I received the same offer, chuckled to myself about who would pay that much, and enjoyed my bulkhead seat with no one next to me for the duration of the flight.
Sep 9, 2015, 8:56 pm
#38
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Sep 13, 2015, 3:00 pm
#40
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Currently at GIG about to fly GIG-MIA on the refitted 777-200. Was not offered an upgrade online, on the app or at kiosk so asked at counter as the business cabin looked about 65% full based on the map and expertflyer was showing J7. Upgrade list was also empty so I am surprise no offer. Asked at the counter and was told 1924,50 BRL (about $530USD) for LFBU.
I have to go straight to work tomorrow so figured a good night sleep was worth it and used my amex plat for the $200 credit. It also helps that I want to test out the new cabin as I have flown the 777W biz cabin twice already. It seems as if around $500ish is a consistent for brazil flights.
I have to go straight to work tomorrow so figured a good night sleep was worth it and used my amex plat for the $200 credit. It also helps that I want to test out the new cabin as I have flown the 777W biz cabin twice already. It seems as if around $500ish is a consistent for brazil flights.
Sep 13, 2015, 5:11 pm
#41
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Sep 14, 2015, 6:13 pm
#42
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Sep 15, 2015, 4:15 pm
#43
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LFBU availability comes from A and C inventories.
Sep 19, 2015, 5:20 am
#44
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Quick question regards JFK TO DUB
Booked in economy was going to upgrade but with no status etc I was checking with you guys the following....
I regularly fly with other airlines and on checking in BA/EI/VIR offer cash upgrades at check in. Do AA offer this by chance?
Thanks in advance.
I regularly fly with other airlines and on checking in BA/EI/VIR offer cash upgrades at check in. Do AA offer this by chance?
Thanks in advance.
Sep 19, 2015, 7:25 am
#45
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I was offered a cash upgrade on AA the last time I flew DUB to JFK, so it is possible. I can't remember how much the offer was for however.
It was offered through the electronic kiosk check in at the airport.
It was offered through the electronic kiosk check in at the airport.