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Aug 14, 2009 | 10:51 pm

#27

blueslip

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: USA

Programs: AA LT Plat, UA LT Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott LT Gold

Posts: 956

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddirt14

I'm still looking at AA. A co-worker said that even as Silver and Gold they get upgraded to first on occassions. But I understand they do not have an E+ equivalent and the thought of flying with my knees rammed into the seat in front of me and not being able to safetly open my laptop is concerning. Any thoughts?

But if you are an Exec Plat, there is always the higher chance of getting upgraded in first without using any upgrade instruments for domestic and some caribbean/mexican destinations. In my experience, I have an upgrade rate of 99% since reaching the top tier.