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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 5:45 pm
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Originally Posted by martyman25
Hi - I am currently an American Exec Plat and travel to HK frequently. I am considering switching to Marco Polo. Does anyone have any experience with that?

As an entrepreneur, I always fly coach. The biggest perk for me is upgrades. Since AA has no service to HK, I am often on Cathay flights and will never get upgraded.

My question - if I got to Marco Polo can I expect upgrades on long haul flights?
You only get op'uped if the flight is oversold. And that is only if you hold an elite MPC card. As you're already AA EXP, CX will not status match you and even, you will only get SILVER and you need to work your way up to Diamond.
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