Originally Posted by
wlbellows
I am pretty new to trying to get an upgrade .. but here is my situation.
I am on an AA flight coming back from LHR-DFW later this month with Main Cabin Extra (no premium eco on the flight) and on a wait list for an upgrade (miles with copay). I was booked on this flight last night.
I checked Expert Flyer and I see that the earlier flight that leaves at 9 AM has 3 C spaces available. Can I call them and ask to be moved to the earlier flight and get the immediate confirmed upgrade? Will they charge a change fee to do this?
I'll address the various points of your question below:
1) So far as I know there are 3 LHR-DFW NS, all flown on the 77W. That aircraft already HAS premium economy but it's not being as such yet (it's still "MCE"). They are rows 16-19 and you'll notice the 2-4-2 arrangement instead of the 3-4-3. I'd go grab those now, if available
2) Yes, you can change your flight and ask for the upgrade. It should clear right then provided there is still C space available and you have SWUs of course
3) The change WILL have the cost. It will be the difference in fare and the change fee.(up to $750 depending on fare purchased). Probably not worth it.
4) If you are an EXP, you can always do a same-day confirmed change into business, provided there is C space and change availability onto the flight you want to take
Hope that helps!