Originally Posted by QHatoff

A few data points on Systemwide Upgrades/500 Mile Upgrades that cleared in the last week. I have to say, in each case (despite being on the wait list as an Executive Platinum), "C" inventory opened up but the upgrades did not automatically clear from the waitlist. I had to call AA to manually process the upgrades, which makes me concerned that non-status members can jump to claim "C" space regardless of their position in the waitlist for a SWU or mileage redemption. At any rate, all segments cleared by proactively monitoring availability:

LAX-HKG AA193 (4 "C" spaces opened 36 hours prior to departure, with J7+ available for purchase and seat map of approx. 18 seats open) - SWU for myself + non-status companion cleared upon calling AA

HKG-LAX AA192 (4 "C" spaces opened exactly 1 week prior to departure, with J7+ available for purchase and seat map of approx. 20 seats open) - SWU for myself + non-status companion cleared upon calling AA

IAD-LAX AA1339 (1 "C" space opened 5 days prior to departure, with J7+ available for purchase) - SWU for non-status companion cleared upon calling AA

IAD-LAX AA1339 (complimentary 500 mile upgrade cleared exactly 100 hours from departure, with J5 available for purchase)