Originally Posted by
VegasGambler
I just got off the phone with AA. I'm not eligible for upgrades but I do get the free checked bags and am eligible for same-day changes and standby.
It's probably worth losing the chance of the upgrade to save $60, especially since there's a decent chance that I change to a later flight (this is 6:30 am on a Saturday, JFK-PHX).
According to a prior post on the subject:
Originally Posted by
FlyingEgghead
Upgrades are not official or automatic for codeshares on AA metal, but can sometimes be requested at the airport on the day of travel.