AA 125 DFW-HKG on 1/24, me (EP) and my partner (no status), booked on 12/28, with O Fare. Called same day I booked and waitlisted with SWUs both directions. 8 MCE seats still available to choose from on AA site and 31 Js showing on Expert Flyer (EF).

Been watching the J availability on both directions and they have not decreased at all since booking. I've put seat alerts in for better MCE seats for when those peeps move to J with upgrades. I've also put C alerts in on both directions.

F2 A0 P1 J7 R7 D7 I7 Y7 B0 H7 K7 M7 L7 G7 V7 S7 N7 Q7 O4 E7

Return AA 126 HKG-DFW 2/1
F5 A2 P5 J7 R7 D7 I7 Y7 B0 H7 K7 M7 L7 G7 V7 S7 N7 Q7 O7 E7

Do miles + copay work the same as SWUs? If I'm EP will I be cleared prior to a Plat with SWU or miles + copay? After reviewing dates 1, 2 days out on EF, it appears SWUs are clearing T-48 or 24 for these routes.

Why they making me sweat?!