Originally Posted by
Microwave
When you checked in did you say you didn't want to be on the upgrade list?
No - it said "you are checked in," and underneath in red letters - "your upgrade could not be processed due to lack of 500-mile upgrades in your account. Please call aa or see a reservations agent at the airport." Or something to that effect. I was never presented any options re: the upgrade.
It might matter that I checked us both in while logged into my (non elite) account