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Jan 17, 2015 | 12:19 pm

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Originally Posted by smilee

I bought a flight for this Sunday. I am waitlisting a SWU on the flight. Only problem is after 2 days, it is still waiting to be ticketed. Chances look pretty good for the upgrade to clear if seat maps are any indication of loads/elites.

Anyhow I was hoping for it to be ticketed sooner, to improve upgrade chances. Is there anyway I can ask for it to be ticketed quicker? I know for me the majority of my flights get ticketed within 48 hours. Is there anyway to make a special request? Can I do this through the Exec Platinum line?

Any tips on the "language" to use? And why does ticketing always take so long on AA?

Being ticketed will not improve your upgrade chances, assuming you have already asked to be put on the waitlist. If C appears, you can call and grab it whether you are ticketed or not. That said, you can certainly call the EXP Desk to see if they can expedite the ticketing.