Use SWU or 500-mile sticker within 100 hr upgrade window?
Shortly after ticketing, I requested complimentary EXP (sticker) upgrade on my transcon flight. I then called in to waitlist for a SWU upgrade on the transcon.
Once inside the 100 hour complimentary upgrade window, should I remove my SWU request and try to get the complimentary upgrade?
AA agent said I would have higher chances by remaining on the SWU waitlist. She said my sticker upgrade would be prioritized lower since I requested it at a later date. I pointed out to her that I requested the sticker upgrade and then waitlisted for the SWU. She checked and confirmed that I'm on waitlists for both the SWU and sticker upgrades.
I would think that stickers and SWUs get the same priority if they ticket into the same inventory. If I'm inside the 100 hr mark, how can I ensure that I don't lose priority by switching to the sticker upgrade?