Originally Posted by
navylad
I'm afriad my experience doesn't match yours, |i've been on flights that weren't oversold, indeed empty seats in J, and was clearly displayed on the upgrade standby list prior to being upgraded.
It wasn't my experience - I was explaining AA policy.
Do you know what the reason was you on the list for an upgrade?
Normally you need a ticket for that upgraded cabin of service that hadn't cleared if you changed flight, or you are waitlisted for sticker upgrades (not valid for J to F on 3-class), or systemwide upgrades.