2015 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Upgrade Availability Discussion (consolidated)
Feb 28, 2015, 12:16 pm
#136
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AA PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,405
Yet another data point for AA releasing C space before clearing upgrades from the waiting list. Wife and I are flying DFW-MAD this week, just got EF notification for C7! I frankly don't really care if we get upgraded on this ancient 767 or not, so I'm just gonna see what happens. Our res hasn't been pulled yet. Would just as soon save 50k miles and burn them on an airline that serves actual food.
Mar 2, 2015, 3:13 am
#137
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 446
Is this weather-related?
Space opened up. Now sale inventory more matches seat map, plus upgrade cleared at T-36.
Last edited by TxH2O; Mar 2, 2015 at 9:28 pm Reason: Upgrade cleared
Mar 2, 2015, 6:59 am
#138
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AA PLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,405
If our res got pulled for C upgrade processing 2 days ago and I still haven't received the confirmation email, it's now time to call AA, correct? Shouldn't processing have been completed by now? I cut them some slack over the weekend with all the weather issues, but I don't know what the hangup is.
Mar 6, 2015, 12:18 pm
#139
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: AA exp
Posts: 114
Need SWU advice DFW-LHR
I have trip coming up DFW-LHR may 5, returning may 12th. Of course no Y-J UPG available at booking, so what are peoples advice about getting it. They have 3 flights using 77W, 772, 763. Of course the most J seats are available on the 77W but this is also the best plane of the 3 so may get sold. Am I better booking on one of the other 2 planes as far as SWU eventually clearing? Thanks for the help.
Mar 6, 2015, 12:44 pm
#140
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,965
I have trip coming up DFW-LHR may 5, returning may 12th. Of course no Y-J UPG available at booking, so what are peoples advice about getting it. They have 3 flights using 77W, 772, 763. Of course the most J seats are available on the 77W but this is also the best plane of the 3 so may get sold. Am I better booking on one of the other 2 planes as far as SWU eventually clearing? Thanks for the help.
Mar 6, 2015, 2:42 pm
#141
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: AA - EXP 2MM+, Marriott PLT, UA, National Exec
Posts: 495
I have trip coming up DFW-LHR may 5, returning may 12th. Of course no Y-J UPG available at booking, so what are peoples advice about getting it. They have 3 flights using 77W, 772, 763. Of course the most J seats are available on the 77W but this is also the best plane of the 3 so may get sold. Am I better booking on one of the other 2 planes as far as SWU eventually clearing? Thanks for the help.
Cheers.
Mar 6, 2015, 3:47 pm
#142
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: AA exp
Posts: 114
Great, thanks for the advice!!
Mar 6, 2015, 7:03 pm
#143
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SFO/OAK
Programs: AA EXP 3.4MM, BAEC, UAMP, Skyteam (<10k) HH Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz Gold, GE/TSA TT
Posts: 2,723
Mar 9, 2015, 10:21 pm
#144
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AA EXP MM/UA MM/Marriott PLT Premier-LT PLT
Posts: 383
2015 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Upgrade Availability Discussion (consolidated)
Has something recently changed ? I know upgrades are clearing later and later, but what i just saw borders on absurd. On ord sfo tomorrow and not cleared as exp. Ticket was a Fairly late purchase. No big deal so I checked EF just to get a feel for my chances and not only is my flight f7, 3 other flights ord to sfo tomorrow are also f7 and another f4.
Mar 9, 2015, 10:34 pm
#145
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: AA - EXP 2MM+, Marriott PLT, UA, National Exec
Posts: 495
Has something recently changed ? I know upgrades are clearing later and later, but what i just saw borders on absurd. On ord sfo tomorrow and not cleared as exp. Ticket was a Fairly late purchase. No big deal so I checked EF just to get a feel for my chances and not only is my flight f7, 3 other flights ord to sfo tomorrow are also f7 and another f4.
Cheers.
Mar 9, 2015, 11:59 pm
#146
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SAN
Programs: AA-EXP; US-Silver; Marriott-Platinum; Starwood-Platinum; Hilton-Gold
Posts: 1,260
Average UPG time-frame JFK-GRU to J
Anyone fly a regular route from JFK-GRU for an UPG to J? Last year it was approximately 2 weeks out. Haven't flown the route since August and looking to see if the same approximate time frame.
Mar 10, 2015, 11:43 am
#147
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: DTW and ORD
Posts: 667
Just cleared at T-26 for AA 137 DFW-HKG on March 11.
Here are the facts:
- Status: EXP
- Time of request: 30 days prior to departure
- Purchased fare class: Q
After clearing, went from J7 to J3.
Here are the facts:
- Status: EXP
- Time of request: 30 days prior to departure
- Purchased fare class: Q
After clearing, went from J7 to J3.
Mar 10, 2015, 12:33 pm
#148
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Sacramento - SMF
Programs: AA PLT/1MM
Posts: 68
Just booked SFO-JFK-MXP-JFK-LAX-SMF last night out 4/8 back 4/18. Called to request miles+copay upgrade (C) and was, of course, waitlisted.
1. EF shows 7s across the board on all flights in all classes.
2. Seat map shows almost 100% open seats in C
3. MCE seats appear relatively open as does Y in general.
I understand they'd rather get 5K/seat rather than the copay amount...but what kind of capacity controls are in place? Anyone have any experience on these routes?
4/8 AA18 SFO-JFK
4/9 AA198 JFK-MXP
4/18 AA199 MXP-JFK, AA133 JFK-LAX, AA2616 LAX-SMF (Eagle/Envoy single cabin)
1. EF shows 7s across the board on all flights in all classes.
2. Seat map shows almost 100% open seats in C
3. MCE seats appear relatively open as does Y in general.
I understand they'd rather get 5K/seat rather than the copay amount...but what kind of capacity controls are in place? Anyone have any experience on these routes?
4/8 AA18 SFO-JFK
4/9 AA198 JFK-MXP
4/18 AA199 MXP-JFK, AA133 JFK-LAX, AA2616 LAX-SMF (Eagle/Envoy single cabin)
Interesting development. Happened to be on aa.com and checked our reservation. The itinerary shows the JFL-LAX segment twice. Once chronologically, then again at the end of the itinerary. The last one shows in C but no seat assignments. Don't think I've ever seen that before.
Should I assume that means they're protecting two C seats for us in the event the MXP-JFK segment upgrades?
Should I assume that means they're protecting two C seats for us in the event the MXP-JFK segment upgrades?
Cleared 133 in mid-February. Cleared 198 yesterday. Now just waiting on the other 2 upgrade-able segments (18 and 199).
Mar 10, 2015, 1:01 pm
#149
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 239
Curious about whether anyone has experience with AA70 DFW-FRA (763). My spouse and I are in MCE on the Weds May 6th flight right now and I suppose with enough wine I can handle the 10 hours if I must.
I've been looking at AA70 Wednesday departures on EF and it looks like C0 is pretty standard til T-48ish. From what I understand, eVIPS and mile+copays get first crack at C, followed by LFBUs at OLCI if all upgrades are cleared and C is still available. Is that right?
For illustrative purposes, today's flight that leaves in 2ish hours shows 13 available on the seatmap with C7. Tomorrow's flight shows 15 available on the seatmap with C7. So, I guess my questions are: Do you think we'd have a good chance of snagging 2 J seats on this old bird? If so, should I put in for miles+copay or hope for a cash LFBU opportunity? Thanks for any insights!
I've been looking at AA70 Wednesday departures on EF and it looks like C0 is pretty standard til T-48ish. From what I understand, eVIPS and mile+copays get first crack at C, followed by LFBUs at OLCI if all upgrades are cleared and C is still available. Is that right?
For illustrative purposes, today's flight that leaves in 2ish hours shows 13 available on the seatmap with C7. Tomorrow's flight shows 15 available on the seatmap with C7. So, I guess my questions are: Do you think we'd have a good chance of snagging 2 J seats on this old bird? If so, should I put in for miles+copay or hope for a cash LFBU opportunity? Thanks for any insights!
Last edited by sosfo; Mar 10, 2015 at 1:08 pm
Mar 11, 2015, 12:42 am
#150
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 123
How is LAX-PBI usually on a Thursday night redeye? (By Thursday night I mean Friday morning at 12 am)