Originally Posted by
sgan317
Check expert flyer for actual number of open J seats. Just because it doesn't have a body in it on the seat map doesn't mean its available. As soon as you see 1 C level award you can call in and request the upgrade 1 seat at a time. You should beware that AA has had issues with 4 upgrades clearing all at once. Check out this usefull TPG article.
https://thepointsguy.com/2018/02/avo...-upgrade-list/
All flights between now and next Monday show 0 C availability. Expert flyer shows 15 J seats open which matches the AA seat map as well.