Originally Posted by vxmike

I could see EXPs being able to select MCE at booking but making PLT/GLD "clear" into MCE seats that aren't booked by paying customers at departure time unless they want to use 500 mile upgrades.

AA has always taken excellent care of EXPs, and I doubt they want to risk losing that base. I know FF benefits are being destroyed industry-wide but I don't see AA being as ruthless as DL and UA.

Just my opinion of course.