Originally Posted by kboo

So it seems AA has issued a press release allowing business class transcons access to the AC, but when was this effective? Also, does this allow upgrades to J access as well?

And I just checked aa.com and it still has no mention. I am kicking myself because if this new policy is already in effect, I flew transcon J 2 weeks ago and had no idea, sitting instead in a ridiculously crowded gate area at LAX for 2 hours.