Originally Posted by kkirk2

I checked the Wiki on this, but it was vague:

Has anyone had any experience in regards to which clears first at the 4 hour mark? I am an EXP traveling on 11/25 (I know...) on flt 119 from EWR-LAX. I am currently wait-listed for a eVIP upgrade. Expert Flyer shows F3 and the EXP desk confirms that number.

If I don't get cleared at 24 hours, should I pull the eVIP (just prior to 4 hours) and try the telephone system at 4 hours like I normally would for a comp upgrade? Will another EXP calling in at 4 hours get his comp upgrade (X) since I'm waiting for my eVIP (A) to clear and can't use the telephone system to massage my eVIP upgrade into play?

If none of that works, what clears first at the gate? My eVIP or another EXP's comp upgrade. The EXP desk says that AA would much rather take something of relative value (eVIP) to them before giving a complimentary EXP upgrade. Has anyone found this to be consistently the case?


Any first hand experience would be greatly appreciated.