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Old Jul 5, 2019, 10:04 am
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PlatinumScum
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: QDF
Programs: AA EXP (2MM), Marriott Tit
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Originally Posted by denCSA
MY SWUs generally go to waste now. We all complained about the reduction from 8 to 4, but the fact that they are so difficult to use with the tiny J cabins AA has anyways makes it a mute point. They are completely worthless without AA releasing any upgrade space in advance, so I won't care nor be shocked if they change these. I mean, you can't devalue something if it holds no value already, in my opinion.
+1

I was 0/5 in 2018 (all waitlists that failed to clear). Currently have my first 4 2019 requests waitlisted.

And for the record, as someone who buys W, I would be delighted to not lose upgrades to Y passengers.
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