Originally Posted by
gregleck
The thread is full of acronyms I don't know - is there a central list to decode these for me? For example:
<<The same technology that allows "elites" to watch J7 become J3 become J0 also allows AA to better monetize premium seats.>
What about "F seat." "J seat" "TOD upgrade?"
I presume F is code for first class, J for business, and Y for full priced economy.
American AAdvantage Forum SUPPLEMENTAL GLOSSARY
F/J/Y are used in two ways, to refer to First, Business and Economy classes in general, and as specific fare buckets within those classes. Note that AA uses J for domestic First Class (what you're calling business class, which is a more apt description, but not the official marketing).
Originally Posted by
gregleck
It is now 90 hours before the return trip. There are still two open seats in business class. But no upgrade. Any ideas why? Are there that many executive platinum members flying to Allentown, PA on a Sunday evening?
I looked at another thread where, I learned, that many flyers are now given options to upgrade to business class days, or weeks, after their ticket purchase. Is this why the 100 hour window passed - AA is still trying to sell those seats at a discount? Or, are only some seats in business set aside for upgrades, and once those are gone, that's it, even though additional empty seats, not available for complimentary upgrades, are still open?
They're waiting to see if they can either sell those seats as a new ticket, or as a paid upgrade. If those seats don't sell, upgrades should process before the flight departs. As long as there is someone on the upgrade list, there
should not be an empty J seat on the plane when it departs.