Originally Posted by
ma91pmh
And yes upgrades will now go through the window. Last time I flew AA transcon earlier this year while I was still EXP I tried to use a eVIP and I was still 7th on the list at boarding. I'd say even Main Cabin Extra will be hard fought for on these.
Well, these A321s will be 30% premium (30/102) instead of 24% on 762s (40/168). With only 35% of the plane (36/102) being regular economy, I would think that EXPs would be in at least MCE most of the time, unless AA is incredibly successful in filling the plane with expensive fares.