Originally Posted by
wwrjb
Hi
Does anyone have any input on my upgrade from JFK - MXP this Friday (AA 198) clearing from Economy to Business.
I'm EXP, requested points + pay upgrade however Business if FULL with 8 FREE seats in First at the moment.
Will paid J get upgraded to F allowing upgrades from Economy to Business?
Thanks
Expert Flyer is showing F1 J1 Y2 for that flight, so unless you're the first (or second, if a J passenger upgrades to F) on the list, your chances are slim to none.
If you were to make a same-day change (which I believe is now allowed for international flights), you might be able to route through MIA, which shows J4 Y6, considerably improving your chances. I would wait until T-24 of the MIA flight - when the agents can see the upgrade list -to make that change. You would also have to depart NY no later than 8 hours earlier than your original flight to be able to connect through MIA.