Originally Posted by
asf-07
Hey folks-
Ok so here we go. On (most) 777 domestic routes (ex. ORD-DFW), the business class seats are sold as Economy but are reserved for people who purchase Y/B fares or have AA Gold (or higher) status. To my knowledge, the 500-mile upgrades get you in line for the 1st class cabin, so my question is this- Is there a way to get an upgrade into these seats with 500-mi upgrades or mileage, or are these seats strictly reserved based on the criteria above?
Thanks!
I suspect that you could get economy priced "business class" seats the same way you would get other preferred seats on planes sold as 2 class. That is, wait until they are opened to anyone, which I believe occurs when the go to airport control.
Mileage and 500 mile upgrades would get you into the first class seats, just as if it were a "normal" 2 class plane, though flying a peon without an elite member would mean you have to use a mileage award, or hope for a kiosk upgrade.