Originally Posted by
AA-Flyer-SAN
9 of us cleared yesterday for 11 open seats at T-3. A friend checked in just prior to that and was given an upgrade offer for the same flight for a low price.
Two non-elites for tomorrow's flight (AA49) checked in and purchased the upgrade option on the website for pay (equivalent to the sticker cost +$10) and received an instant upgrade - ahead of those on UPG list with status.
Yes - It's been, perhaps, more annoying as of late. On the last 8 flights over the last month, I have not cleared until T-4 before departure whereas earlier in the year 90% of my flights cleared at the 100 hr window.
