Originally Posted by
texguy32
DFW-based, so YMMV. I was PlatPro for maybe 6 months from early in 2017 through late 2017. I was super excited initially to not have to use stickers. But the upgrade lists have gotten sufficiently long that my ability to use that privilege has been minimal. Never sniffed anything to other hubs (NYC, LAX, MIA, ORD, etc.). Consistently cleared 1-2 seats on leisure destinations (JAX, PNS, PDX, PHX, etc.). Even as a relatively recent EXP, it's a challenge to most places I go. Hopefully your experience will be better out of MCI.
This has been my experience as PPro and recent EXP as well. Good luck.