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Sep 12, 2022, 7:51 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: AS, UA, WN, IHG Diamond Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold, CET 7*
Posts: 3,293
how would one clear at 120? I checked the app I’m still in coach and there are 6 open out and 7 F seats open back.
TBH I’m actually amazed there are any open F seats period. All AA flights would be zeroed out yet. Does AS not do cash upgrades on the app or TOD? If not enjoy it while it lasts.
TBH I’m actually amazed there are any open F seats period. All AA flights would be zeroed out yet. Does AS not do cash upgrades on the app or TOD? If not enjoy it while it lasts.
And yes, EXP can clear up to 120 hours prior, after 100k and 75k's on AS. Depending on the route, no AS' elites are clearing at 120 either, although it does still happen here and there.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...a-airlines.jsp
Edited to add: none of the dfw-sea flights currently have upgrade space open - the F to the right of the arrival time would have to be a solid blue background with a white F, vs. the white background with a blue F that you are currently seeing:
Last edited by NoLaGent; Sep 12, 2022 at 7:58 am
Sep 12, 2022, 8:24 am
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 29,969
Those become available at check-in (T-24) if U class (same bucket as upgrade space) is available.
And yes, EXP can clear up to 120 hours prior, after 100k and 75k's on AS. Depending on the route, no AS' elites are clearing at 120 either, although it does still happen here and there.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...a-airlines.jsp
Edited to add: none of the dfw-sea flights currently have upgrade space open - the F to the right of the arrival time would have to be a solid blue background with a white F, vs. the white background with a blue F that you are currently seeing:
And yes, EXP can clear up to 120 hours prior, after 100k and 75k's on AS. Depending on the route, no AS' elites are clearing at 120 either, although it does still happen here and there.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...a-airlines.jsp
Edited to add: none of the dfw-sea flights currently have upgrade space open - the F to the right of the arrival time would have to be a solid blue background with a white F, vs. the white background with a blue F that you are currently seeing:
Sep 12, 2022, 10:30 am
#19
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,307
Sep 12, 2022, 10:33 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 52
thank you!
thank you so much for sharing this. very much appreciate this! best tip of the month so far.
You can also see the entire upgrade list, usually well in advance of T-24 using Alaska Air’s “Flight Schedule” tool (not flight status, but schedule). It’s under the detail for the selected flight. Typically I can see the upgrade list a few days out.
https://m.alaskaair.com/schedule
https://m.alaskaair.com/schedule
