Originally Posted by
DrivingRain
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-What sort of domestic upgrade % would I expect?
-How does AA domestic 1st product from ORD compare with UA or DL?
-How easy is it to get intercontinental upgrades from ORD? I know that's a question worthy of its own thread...but in general how easy is it?
-Is AA matching Southwest fares to common markets?
Thanks for any and all feedback!
- I experienced about 75%+ of requested upgrades as AA PLT and 100% so far as EXP
- very subjetive
- Not too hard if you are a PLT or EXP, but clearly there are several other factors involved.
- For the most part, I find them to be competitive. ORD is much easier for me than MDW, so I usually dont even bother comparing.
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The first is easy- no match, so do a challenge (and don't blow it this time
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This is a misconception, although true for the most part. AA will match status up to PLT through my company's travel department. And I believe it does the same for a few other companies. So "no match" is not quite true. However, afaik, it is limited to a company and is certainly not offered to individuals.