FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (2018 master thread)

Feb 12, 2018 | 5:21 pm

#103

ntamayo

Join Date: Sep 2001

Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)

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Originally Posted by FlightNurse

would be interesting to hear back from the OP so he can explain if the correct bucket is available, just on a side note, I look at flights between YYZ - LAS, mid 600 for Y and 1,0xx for FC, not too sure if paying the upgrade fee and miles is a good choice of miles and co-pay.

With a fare difference of ~$350 - $400, if you value the miles @ 1.5cpm, then its probably a wash if there's immediate C availability. However, paying for F outright guarantees you the seat up front and COS bonus.