Originally Posted by
aamilesslave
It doesn't matter. This is a result of the reciprocal upgrade policy of AAdvantage elites flying US.
.. and OP was buying US ticket in less than 24 hr before the flight. In now old days when we were able to put AA tickets on hold even a day before departure, I have put a ticket on hold 2 or 3 days before the flightand "requested" upgrade on aa.com (free for EXP). In 30 min I received e-mail that my upgrade cleared and I had an F seat on hold for a coach price.