Originally Posted by
markman212
Typically, I fly EWR-LGW, EWR-DFW, EWR-PHX, EWR-IAH, EWR-AUS, EWR-FLL
Originally Posted by
TWA Fan 1
All your domestic routes are on the "easy" side of upgrade with the exception of IAH, of course. Anecdotal evidence here on Flyer Talk seems to indicate that most plats based at EWR are having a tough time with upgrades, but a lot depends on the routes you fly; these really shouldn't be too bad.
Platinum will be better, but these routes are by no means "easy" upgrades. Easier than transcons, perhap, but still not easy. LGW has nothing for free, so that's out. IAH is pretty hard (though someone claimed there were 5 empties on Monday night IAH-EWR), as is AUS. I've missed the PHX upgrade more than I've received it, both for day flights and the redeye. FLL has been a pretty good one to me, though not as good as MCO. I don't know about DFW as I flew AA last time I went there.
In short, everyone's experiences will vary, and I'd never pay $1800 last minute to make the next level, but I think that your routes aren't a lock for the upgrades as a platinum.