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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by BobOscar
I have never used any of my Business Extra points on AA. I have some questions on them...

I have an itinerary next month that I just booked. When I go to the AA Business Extra website to try and book upgrades I get "only available for waitlist request". If I even both to book this, am I likely to get the upgrades? Do they get pulled before regular free domestic or 500-mile domestic upgrades are available?

Or is it just a waste of my time and I have no chance of them going through? And I should only bother if they are able to be booked instantly after I book the itinerary? Can you find out before booking an itinerary if instant Business Extra upgrades are available on the flights you want?
Business Extra upgrades pull from the exact same inventory as miles/copay or SWU upgrades (C for business, A for first). They can clear at anytime from booking right up until the flight time. Your chances of clearing are going to depend entirely on the route, time, day, etc.

If you subscribe to ExpertFlyer you can search flights with C & A upgrade availability.

Business Extra ("ExtrAA") Program (master thread)
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