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Old Oct 16, 2022, 11:24 pm
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777 global mile hound
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Originally Posted by Jonesdds

My last question is when waitlisted it seems I see the upgrade on EF but no automatic upgrade is done, I have to call in. Does the ranking of the waitlisted flyers not matter when out beyond 5 days, it's just who calls in first? If so, that seems like a very broken system....
Your guess is as good as mine.
I truly thought I might clear a few weeks out but AA is sitting on those seats obviously holding out for any revenue possible on those unsold seats
This will be a true test and if I should fail prior to departure I doubt I will make any attempts in the future to earn systemwides
Just be an equal opportunity buyer with a number of other carriers.At the very least i want to know no less than 24 hours before my departure at the very least
Fingers crossed!
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