Originally Posted by
CMTinPHL
I think EXP get free upgrades to PE without having applied an SWU? Anecdotally it’s what I’ve read here. Last time a SWU did not clear for me was pre-PE… guess I’ve been lucky.
Can't say with certainty since I'm CK. However, I have read posts here about EXPs who were complaining about gate agents not knowing the right protocol and they were denied a free upgrade to PE after their SWUs didn't clear.
Either way, AA doesn't have an official published benefit confirming that CKs and EXPs are entitled to free PE upgrades.