Zero "U" Upgrade Availability?
Apr 5, 2021, 10:58 am
#76
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Another option is to just get rid of or modify the GGU program....I've never had much trouble maximizing the value of GGUs in the past, but it's become nearly impossible. I would be willing to have fewer GGUs (like 2 instead of 4) if they were able to be used on any available F seat in the cabin but I realize that would never happen.
Apr 5, 2021, 11:17 am
#77
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Yes, I found a few PDX-OGG flights with U space in August but other than that, it's mostly flights up and down the west coast like SEA-LAX or SEA-PDX....I just wonder if they aren't releasing it at all for longer flights or if it all got snapped up when we weren't looking...lol.
Apr 5, 2021, 11:22 am
#78
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Yes, I found a few PDX-OGG flights with U space in August but other than that, it's mostly flights up and down the west coast like SEA-LAX or SEA-PDX....I just wonder if they aren't releasing it at all for longer flights or if it all got snapped up when we weren't looking...lol.
To clarify, not the latter, but not releasing in advance. It's definitely available on the West Coast, where it's clearly not as important.
Last edited by NoLaGent; Apr 5, 2021 at 11:34 am
Apr 5, 2021, 11:58 am
#79
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SFO
Programs: AS 75K (OW), SK Silver (*A), UR, MR
Posts: 3,343
Right now it appears there's Zero "U" Upgrade Availability. I can't look up any award travel at all on the website.
Added: Ignore the above. I have no idea what made me mix up the two.
(Award travel on the AS website resumed working about an hour later.)
Added: Ignore the above. I have no idea what made me mix up the two.
(Award travel on the AS website resumed working about an hour later.)
Last edited by vanillabean; Apr 5, 2021 at 5:13 pm Reason: Out of my regular brand of coffee
Apr 5, 2021, 12:03 pm
#80
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:03 pm
#81
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James
Apr 5, 2021, 12:21 pm
#82
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:23 pm
#83
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:24 pm
#84
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:27 pm
#85
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:29 pm
#86
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:30 pm
#87
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:52 pm
#88
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Apr 5, 2021, 12:54 pm
#89
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With all due respect, I find this statement to be far-fetched. AA F is no better than AS premium? Really? AA’s premium cabin pricing has been so reasonable that I’ve been strategically booking flights on AA widebody aircraft. DFW-MCO on a B77W and snagging seat 2J (F seat) or 3J (mini cabin) on MIA-LAX have been some of my go to routes. I’ll let the below pics speak for themselves, but suffice to say — I’ll requalify for 75K very comfortably and economically this year.
Apr 5, 2021, 1:09 pm
#90
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington, D.C.
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When I fly DCA — LAX (operated by an A321 on both AS & AA) I’d choose AS over AA any day of the week for the more comfortable F cabin, better service, etc. but can’t think of a situation where I would choose AS premium class (even with a blocked middle seat) over AA F. Different strokes for different folks, I suppose...