Originally Posted by neyoisles
Lately Ive been flying SFO-JFK every other week. Im currently Plat on American and have requested an upgrade 12 times this year and have not recieved it even once on this route. For the first time in 6 years, Im considering ditching AA to find a carrier where I might have better luck on upgrades.
Anyone have any recommendations for other airlines that have better upgrade policies and hopefully better seats in Business? Or even better seats in Coach?
Thanks
Agree with others that United PS may be the best bet. Not sure what upgrade reality is, but they have 26 business seats (much better than 1st on most of the American flights) and 12 first (lie flat). All of the coach seats are economy plus which beats coach on American if you cannot get an upgrade, plus meals are served in coach. (See Seat Guru for seat layout).
Should check if United will match status. Not sure what there policy is these days, but I am sure you can find it on the board here.