2015 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Upgrade Availability Discussion (consolidated)
Mar 11, 2015, 1:55 am
#151
Join Date: Mar 2001
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, UA LT-Gold, SPG Plat, HH Dia, Hyatt Dia, MR Gold
Posts: 2,221
When viewing itineary, it is listed as using "Mileage Upgrade" - Requested.
Does that mean using miles or systemwide? I was waitlisted using systemwide, but check-in agent changed it and it bumped me up the list. Is there a different priority list based on instruments used?
Does that mean using miles or systemwide? I was waitlisted using systemwide, but check-in agent changed it and it bumped me up the list. Is there a different priority list based on instruments used?
Mar 13, 2015, 3:54 pm
#152
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SLC
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 166
Just booked LAX->LHR for the 18th (March) and used miles+copay immediately. Phone agent said not instantly confirmable but business was only (currently) 1/2 full. What do my chances look like?
Mar 13, 2015, 4:21 pm
#153
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Probably pretty good. I flew on that same flight this past Monday and half the business cabin was empty.
Mar 13, 2015, 6:14 pm
#154
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Vail, CO
Programs: AA EXP/1mm, Marriott Titanium/LT Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 626
I am 15/17 so far this year and happy. Next week has me nervous though. LAx-LHR 3/19 looks iffy and BCN/MIA 3/23 looks like doomsday
Mar 14, 2015, 8:22 am
#156
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 50
Aa186 pek-ord
Any fellow flyers have experience/insight as to SWU clearing for AA186 (PEK-ORD) and/or *average* estimate of time prior to departure that things open up? I know it depends on load of course. Date is 4/4 EF shows J5. outbound looks fine on 3/30.
Mar 14, 2015, 9:27 am
#157
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If its already down to J5, I wouldn't count on it clearing (if it clears) any sooner than 24 hrs prior to departure.
Mar 14, 2015, 9:41 am
#158
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California
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Ive heard of people offering the gate agent 'to upgrade a J pax to F so I can have their J seat'...worth two SWUs for you?
GL
Mar 14, 2015, 5:52 pm
#159
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
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My upgrade was just confirmed this AM for 3/18 MIA-BCN. 3/18 flight was also sold out in J month ago. Apparently the 3/19 to BCN and your 3/23 flight to MIA are full of people who have been to the huge football match in Barcelona (vs. Madrid) this weekend.
Mar 15, 2015, 12:42 am
#160
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SLC
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 166
Yeah good point. El Clasico in Barcelona this upcoming Sunday. Should be pretty packed with rich football fans!
Mar 15, 2015, 9:17 am
#161
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Alexandria, Va - National Airport (DCA)
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Posts: 338
Thanks...
Mar 15, 2015, 5:44 pm
#162
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 700
I have had upgrades clear between T-24 and T-4 after and before check-in. Either way, it would be handled in the "typical" manner and you wouldn't really be on the airport list until T-4.
Mar 15, 2015, 8:17 pm
#163
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: AAdvantage, Hilton
Posts: 3,191
Slight correction here. The airport list is created when check-in opens at the 24-hrs. mark. We can't see it on the AA app until the 4-hr. mark, but phone agents can see it starting at the 24-hr. mark. Of course, it only reflects those that have checked-in.
Mar 15, 2015, 9:13 pm
#164
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 700
I wonder how this would work for those who had insufficient stickers, since stickers would need to be purchased to be added to the airport list, but not for an upgrade to clear from the "pre-airport" list or at check-in after clearing.
Last edited by TXguy; Mar 15, 2015 at 9:28 pm
Mar 15, 2015, 9:41 pm
#165
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SLC
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 166
When do miles + copay upgrades usually clear? AA136 is 50% full in J and I requested the upgrade/bought the ticket on Friday. It seems like it should be an easy upgrade, but I'm wondering why it hasn't cleared yet. My SFO->LAX segment cleared this morning (sticker upgrade).