Originally Posted by B787938

The upgrade processor logic I have seen as of late is to process upgrades around T-22 if there are more than 2 F seats available. This leaves 2 seats for tens of dollars upgrade for the general member while the MVPs (err "STATUS HOLDERS") die on the list. Miracles do happen, though.

Originally Posted by PDXPremier

I agree that something has changed but not sure what the "why" is beyond the usual effort to monitize the F cabin. I do wonder if things will change for the better after April 22nd or if upgrade certificates themselves are going away in the future which would be disappointing.

Originally Posted by Kacee

I don't think there's any doubt AS changed its internal policies and is now holding back U space in order to sell upgrades. The change seemed to occur exactly when they implemented paid upgrades via the app. The occasional unicorn notwithstanding (I got one recently, with an instant upgrade at purchase).


That's very similar to UA, where they'll either clear to J3 at T-36 or J2 at T-24.