Originally Posted by
Infinite1K
For the scenario where the seatmap shows business class full, but seats still available in first, and AA is still selling both business ( R ) and first ( A ), are existing business class passengers moved up to first to free up space for the business class seat? Or someone purchasing a business class seat actually end up in first?
If there are “op-up” for the business class passenger, what is it based on? Status/fare class booked?
AA will roll the business cabin and it's by status. I've been double upgraded around ~10% of transcon flights so it can't be by fare. Note that AA will roll the *minimum* seats required, usually have more luck when there is IRROPS and they are trying to clear as many coach standbys as possible, not business oversales IME.