moretimeoffguy I have this same situation in a few weeks. Non-OW status, flying JFK-HKG booked with AA miles Class X. Reading through your stream-of-consciousness (lol) threads at the end, just trying to get a summary of what I need to do to not be in the middle seat on a 16 hour flight.
Granted, JFK-HKG is my first leg since I live here in Queens. It's also on a Wednesday, so maybe not full mid-week.

• Should I put my CX Green Member number on the reservation, and will that open up the 48 hours window or am I stuck with 24?
• When you called CX, was this before the check in window? When I call now they just say no seat map is available.
• Any other tips that i can do to get an aisle seat.

Thanks so much!