Originally Posted by
tasty_chicken
Quick question, I'm Executive Plat. I'm taking a flight today from PHX-LAX-HKG. This ticket was purchased on CX so the leg from PHX-LAX is a CX codeshare operated by AA and the LAX-HKG is CX . I noticed that I am not on the upgrade list for the PHX-LAX flight. It's not a big deal because its such a short flight but is this typical behavior because I purchased this with CX?
You're spot on. Very rarely (1-2 times) I've been able to convince an agent in the AC or FL on routes back from Asia through LAX usually on JL stock to somehow get me into first (usually by pushing through a flight change to an earlier flight) but they're not supposed to do this. Usually I don't care because I'll still get MCE, it's a an hour in the air type of flight, and I'll have already had plenty to drink in QF F or the FL (and never take anything from the snack basket). I also get the comp drink in Y if they do the full drink service. For you to get upgraded using a comp or 500 mile upgrade you have to be on a flight both operated AND marketed by AA
Be careful when buying CX tickets though - most economy fares do not earn miles. You can credit them after the fact to another OW program though.