I have noticed a change in the upgrade priority list and an Angel at the AC confirmed it. EQM for the current year now determine the order on the upgrade list. I have been flying the same route for the past 9 years (EXP all 9 years) and I have been fortunate enough to get an upgrade 95% of the time. This year I am around 5%. AA has also done away with the through passenger priority so it looks like my upgrades are a thing of the past. Have others had the same experiences and seen a lower success rate on upgrades?