Originally Posted by ILuvParis
Not that it is of any particular consequence, but one is not required to request an upgrade when making the reservation. It can be done any time subsequently, as well. (Just to be accurate.)
Speaking of which, aa.com will not allow on-line upgrade requests for groups of three or more (on one pnr). If you make that mistake you have to talk to the nice Aagent on the telephone and ask to have the group split.