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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 4:17 pm
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Originally Posted by rhodgkin01
When we got home I contacted AA to ask what constitutes an upgrade if we were not put into these extra leg room seats? I was told those seats were held for people that wished to pay the extra for them.
Is it me, or is it that if that is the philosophy you would never get upgraded.
Any insight from anyone?
As an AAdvantage Gold member, you can select a Main Cabin Extra seat when you check in for your flight, if available, at no extra cost; it is not considered to be an upgrade.
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