And with AA's removal of X space from EF, no alerts, so this entire upgrade policy is VERY customer unfriendly and shows how cheap Dougie is willing to go, even though it pisses off his best customers.

I'm very, very glad to be both CP and EXP, makes my life much easier being able to pick either carrier. But I feel for CPs that need to fly AA. At least US-operated flights have a much easier/better upgrade policy for AA elites.