Originally Posted by
Global_Hi_Flyer
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In January, AA dropped the afternoon DFW-DCA flight upon which I was booked, and rebooked me on the later flight. No sweat, the UG request carried over. I thought nothing more of it. Until today. That flight is now F2/A2/X0. Had I confirmed the domestic portion when the original flight was eliminated, I'd be fine now. Instead, I get the gate lottery. Guess I'll be checking in as soon as I can in Paris.
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I think that you played it correctly, consider another possible outcome, you got confirmed on the DFW-DCA but the CDG-DFW didn't clear - you just wasted a eVIP on a mid-continent flight.
Good luck getting the upgrade.