Originally Posted by
luvmywife
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.
This is not correct.
Originally Posted by
luvmywife
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?
This is correct.
Add'l data point to consider: more often than not a very minimal cost differential between coach and first so that many passengers - myself included - simply buy F rather than waiting to see if an upgrade clears.