Originally Posted by
iadp
It's been a long time, but I've scored op'ups before on AA codes/CX metal HKG<>SFO from Y to Y+. I've been buying J tickets lately, both CX and AA coded, and never upgraded to F.
Curious why a DM would be buying AA codes as they are premium over CX ticket stock? Unless said DM has an attachment to the USG.
It think there is some difference, Y to Y+ or Y to J upgrade are a lot easier than J to F.. given CX is less likely oversold premium cabin, which is, "most likely", the only case to op-up a J passenger... and they do fly out with unfilled F cabin.
BTW, i do get op-up from Y to J in AA stock, CX operated flight. however, that's probably like 3 years ago... so the procedure be changed.