Originally Posted by
bse118
Figures. I am flying DEN-HKG on this Sunday - but purposefully booked the night flight thru LAX on 193 (12:55am departure on Monday) because it's usually better for upgrades. And it's not looking promising.
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HKG might have some backlog due to severe weather conditions in the last 48 hours. I guess some J might have been rebooked to Sat/Sun flights. Otherwise, LAX on non-peak is usually quite easy to clear.
PS: my own TATL flights both ways got cleared on T-2 and T-12, without using EF.