Originally Posted by
teemuflyer
As an EXP, I have priority and free domestic upgrades. I can speak for my wife, who, until recently, was just a GLD, and she cleared more than 50% of the time if booked far enough ahead. PLT moves you up on the priority.
Depends on your routes. I can tell you ORD-SFO-ORD and ORD-LAX-ORD is well below 20% for me as a Plat. I usually book a week or so in advance.