Jul 18, 2022, 2:30 pm
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
How it works:
Business class upgrade C
First class upgrade A
Terms can be found here:
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/legal/terms-conditions/american-airlines-upgrader-tc
- Book your flight at aa.com and include your Alaska Mileage Plan number.
- Call American Airlines at 1-888-824-1816
- Provide your unique American Airlines access code and Mileage Plan™ number.
- American Airlines will confirm your upgrade immediately if space is available, otherwise you will be placed on the waitlist.
Business class upgrade C
First class upgrade A
Terms can be found here:
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/legal/terms-conditions/american-airlines-upgrader-tc
100K/75K AA Upgrade Certificates (2022)
Jul 29, 2022, 8:29 pm
#196
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: AS 100K, DL MM, AA PLT
Posts: 2,934
thanks for the replies. I called AA earlier today and talked to two different reps, shockingly got the same answer - that they can’t upgrade a codeshare flight. So, yes, it is a BA flight number for the AA segment - so no dice on the upgrade since it’s a codeshare and not on AA stock.
Plating/ticketing/stock is about the ticket number (AA starts with 001), which is generally (additionally) required by most airlines to use their confirmed FFP bennies, but not AA--at least in the case of their joint venture partners like BA.
Jul 29, 2022, 10:11 pm
#197
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,307
A bit OT, but offered as history and context: Plates and plating originally referred to airline-specific metal imprints that were distributed to agents and used to create and validate paper tickets.
Jul 30, 2022, 11:14 am
#198
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 60
When Does the Second Code Arrive for 100k?
So I was 75k last year, and received 1 AA upgrade code via email on 6/6/22. I then hit 100k a month ago for this year on 6/28/22. When am I supposed to get a second code? Or would that not be until next Jan? Customer care/Mileage desk had no idea and said they’d get back to me via email with an answer—it’s been over a week. If anybody knows how it is supposed to work, that would be great! I’d love to book a trip and try to use 2 codes….
Jul 30, 2022, 11:38 am
#199
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: MVP100K, A-list, Marriott/IHG Plat, CHP525 Ticket Plat, CHP Solo Carpool 100K, Costco EXP, Tinder 1K
Posts: 819
So I was 75k last year, and received 1 AA upgrade code via email on 6/6/22. I then hit 100k a month ago for this year on 6/28/22. When am I supposed to get a second code? Or would that not be until next Jan? Customer care/Mileage desk had no idea and said they’d get back to me via email with an answer—it’s been over a week. If anybody knows how it is supposed to work, that would be great! I’d love to book a trip and try to use 2 codes….
You won't receive any "second code". Next year (2023) you will receive 2 codes since you qualified for 100k this year.
Aug 7, 2022, 1:01 pm
#200
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 535
After exhaustive EF searches trying to secure international C upgrade space on American, I was finally able to burn an upgrade cert on DCA > LAX > HND for next June. LAX to Tokyo is the only city pair where I am seeing consistent releasable C space. In June 2023, there are currently two AA departures — AA flight 169 departing at 12:55 a.m. and AA 27 departing at 10:25 a.m. I found upgrade space on both flights, but the former flight, AA169, seems to have more upgradable inventory available.
Hope this datapoint helps others who may be frustrated with the lack of confirmable upgrade space on AA. Waitlisting a transoceanic segment is a nonstarter for me, so glad to have locked in the upgrade at time of ticketing. 🙌🏼
Hope this datapoint helps others who may be frustrated with the lack of confirmable upgrade space on AA. Waitlisting a transoceanic segment is a nonstarter for me, so glad to have locked in the upgrade at time of ticketing. 🙌🏼
Aug 8, 2022, 6:44 am
#201
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SJC/SFO. EWR/JFK
Programs: AS MVP 100K, DL PL
Posts: 539
Nightmare.
I waitlisted my code for my girlfriend back to China. The gate agent accused her for cheating the system and mistakenly on the waitlist. One of the rudest agents at DFW. She also has the Alaska letter I received but the gate agent just didn’t know what it is.
I called the number 1-888-824-1816 but there is nothing phone agent could do because it’s under airport control.
I waitlisted my code for my girlfriend back to China. The gate agent accused her for cheating the system and mistakenly on the waitlist. One of the rudest agents at DFW. She also has the Alaska letter I received but the gate agent just didn’t know what it is.
I called the number 1-888-824-1816 but there is nothing phone agent could do because it’s under airport control.
Aug 8, 2022, 4:11 pm
#202
Join Date: Sep 2021
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 248
Data Point: was upgraded 7 days prior DFW-MAD, After being on the waitlist for many months, 10ish open first seats 1 week prior
Called in and they were immediately able to also upgrade my first leg BUR-DFW
Called in and they were immediately able to also upgrade my first leg BUR-DFW
Last edited by RaingerRain; Aug 25, 2022 at 10:18 am
Aug 8, 2022, 9:54 pm
#203
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan; Formerly SEA
Programs: AS MVPG | oneworld Sapphire
Posts: 578
Nightmare.
I waitlisted my code for my girlfriend back to China. The gate agent accused her for cheating the system and mistakenly on the waitlist. One of the rudest agents at DFW. She also has the Alaska letter I received but the gate agent just didn’t know what it is.
I called the number 1-888-824-1816 but there is nothing phone agent could do because it’s under airport control.
I waitlisted my code for my girlfriend back to China. The gate agent accused her for cheating the system and mistakenly on the waitlist. One of the rudest agents at DFW. She also has the Alaska letter I received but the gate agent just didn’t know what it is.
I called the number 1-888-824-1816 but there is nothing phone agent could do because it’s under airport control.
Did you get a sense that your girlfriend might have been upgraded if she'd been left on the waitlist? Infuriating behavior even if not. I hope there's an AA equivalent of 'Alaska Listens' for you, or stronger.
Aug 8, 2022, 10:05 pm
#204
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan; Formerly SEA
Programs: AS MVPG | oneworld Sapphire
Posts: 578
After exhaustive EF searches trying to secure international C upgrade space on American, I was finally able to burn an upgrade cert on DCA > LAX > HND for next June. LAX to Tokyo is the only city pair where I am seeing consistent releasable C space. In June 2023, there are currently two AA departures — AA flight 169 departing at 12:55 a.m. and AA 27 departing at 10:25 a.m. I found upgrade space on both flights, but the former flight, AA169, seems to have more upgradable inventory available.
Hope this datapoint helps others who may be frustrated with the lack of confirmable upgrade space on AA. Waitlisting a transoceanic segment is a nonstarter for me, so glad to have locked in the upgrade at time of ticketing. 🙌🏼
Hope this datapoint helps others who may be frustrated with the lack of confirmable upgrade space on AA. Waitlisting a transoceanic segment is a nonstarter for me, so glad to have locked in the upgrade at time of ticketing. 🙌🏼
Aug 8, 2022, 10:10 pm
#205
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SJC/SFO. EWR/JFK
Programs: AS MVP 100K, DL PL
Posts: 539
Aug 8, 2022, 10:52 pm
#206
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan; Formerly SEA
Programs: AS MVPG | oneworld Sapphire
Posts: 578
Aug 11, 2022, 3:27 pm
#207
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Bay Area - East Bay
Programs: UA 1k, AS 75k, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 637
Nightmare.
I waitlisted my code for my girlfriend back to China. The gate agent accused her for cheating the system and mistakenly on the waitlist. One of the rudest agents at DFW. She also has the Alaska letter I received but the gate agent just didn’t know what it is.
I called the number 1-888-824-1816 but there is nothing phone agent could do because it’s under airport control.
I waitlisted my code for my girlfriend back to China. The gate agent accused her for cheating the system and mistakenly on the waitlist. One of the rudest agents at DFW. She also has the Alaska letter I received but the gate agent just didn’t know what it is.
I called the number 1-888-824-1816 but there is nothing phone agent could do because it’s under airport control.
Aug 11, 2022, 3:50 pm
#208
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AS MVPG100, Hyatt Globalist, MGM Gold, Caesars Diamond
Posts: 636
Might be too vague but does anyone have a good mileage run using two of these (AS 100K) from anywhere or even a single? They sound way too complicated for me to figure out. Though I am just being lazy. Thanks in advance
Aug 14, 2022, 12:26 pm
#209
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SJC/SFO. EWR/JFK
Programs: AS MVP 100K, DL PL
Posts: 539
. Isn't that humiliating? The price difference between Y and J for DFW-PVG is more than $8,000.
I'll file a DOT complaint for AA violating the upgrade code T&C.
A PSA for AS flyers' - we should manage our expectations (to 0) for gate upgrades using those codes. AA gate dragons are really good at protecting their seats.
Aug 14, 2022, 12:42 pm
#210
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,416
