2015 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Upgrade Availability Discussion (consolidated)
Aug 3, 2015, 9:09 pm
#691
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Aug 4, 2015, 10:44 pm
#692
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There are two daily 757s each way. I remember LAX-SFO being mostly 738s previously as well, but they're using the A321S and E175 on this route now also.
Aug 8, 2015, 8:01 am
#693
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DFW-PEK AA88/89 upgrades
There's not much information in this thread about international upgrades on 787, so I'll post my experience.
The flights to and from Beijing were booked (and the upgrades requested) in mid April. There were between zero and two seats assigned in J and the premium part of Y in April on both flights.
DFW-PEK was flown in late July on Thursday. The upgrade cleared a couple of hours before the departure, even though EF was showing J7/C7 for at least 30 hours before that. At the end the J cabin was full of non-revs.
PEK-DFW was flown in early August on Friday. The business class cabin was full, no upgrade, flew in coach.
Also, the flight to Beijing was delayed by 7.5 hours, the one from Beijing -- by 3 hours, sitting on tarmac in PEK.
The flights to and from Beijing were booked (and the upgrades requested) in mid April. There were between zero and two seats assigned in J and the premium part of Y in April on both flights.
DFW-PEK was flown in late July on Thursday. The upgrade cleared a couple of hours before the departure, even though EF was showing J7/C7 for at least 30 hours before that. At the end the J cabin was full of non-revs.
PEK-DFW was flown in early August on Friday. The business class cabin was full, no upgrade, flew in coach.
Also, the flight to Beijing was delayed by 7.5 hours, the one from Beijing -- by 3 hours, sitting on tarmac in PEK.
Aug 8, 2015, 10:35 am
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Aug 8, 2015, 12:45 pm
#695
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There's not much information in this thread about international upgrades on 787, so I'll post my experience.
The flights to and from Beijing were booked (and the upgrades requested) in mid April. There were between zero and two seats assigned in J and the premium part of Y in April on both flights.
PEK-DFW was flown in early August on Friday. The business class cabin was full, no upgrade, flew in coach.
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The flights to and from Beijing were booked (and the upgrades requested) in mid April. There were between zero and two seats assigned in J and the premium part of Y in April on both flights.
PEK-DFW was flown in early August on Friday. The business class cabin was full, no upgrade, flew in coach.
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That seems very competitive....
Aug 8, 2015, 8:00 pm
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If you're both on the same PNR my understanding is that your companion should not lose status once the flight goes to airport control. I could be incorrect on this though.
How far out did you book this flight? The J seat map looks about 60-70% full and Y+ only shows 4 opens. With this in mind time of request is likely going to play a pretty important role for you. If you requested decently far in advance, I would say there is definitely hope. If on the other hand you just booked last week, I would say it's going to be a bit more of a stretch. No matter what, just make sure you have the seats you want in Y in the event you're stuck back there.
How far out did you book this flight? The J seat map looks about 60-70% full and Y+ only shows 4 opens. With this in mind time of request is likely going to play a pretty important role for you. If you requested decently far in advance, I would say there is definitely hope. If on the other hand you just booked last week, I would say it's going to be a bit more of a stretch. No matter what, just make sure you have the seats you want in Y in the event you're stuck back there.
Aug 10, 2015, 8:17 am
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The flights to and from Beijing were booked (and the upgrades requested) in mid April. There were between zero and two seats assigned in J and the premium part of Y in April on both flights.
PEK-DFW was flown in early August on Friday. The business class cabin was full, no upgrade, flew in coach.
PEK-DFW was flown in early August on Friday. The business class cabin was full, no upgrade, flew in coach.
Aug 10, 2015, 11:30 am
#698
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I have a LAX-LHR flight with a mileage + copay on waitlist. I will reach EXP status a week before the flight. I believe I need to call to have my status changed on the request.
My question is, should I change the request to an SWU as far as having a better chance for an upgrade? In other words, does an EXP requesting a SWU a week before trump a now EXP with a mileage copay request 3 months earlier?
My question is, should I change the request to an SWU as far as having a better chance for an upgrade? In other words, does an EXP requesting a SWU a week before trump a now EXP with a mileage copay request 3 months earlier?
Aug 10, 2015, 2:18 pm
#699
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I have a LAX-LHR flight with a mileage + copay on waitlist. I will reach EXP status a week before the flight. I believe I need to call to have my status changed on the request.
My question is, should I change the request to an SWU as far as having a better chance for an upgrade? In other words, does an EXP requesting a SWU a week before trump a now EXP with a mileage copay request 3 months earlier?
My question is, should I change the request to an SWU as far as having a better chance for an upgrade? In other words, does an EXP requesting a SWU a week before trump a now EXP with a mileage copay request 3 months earlier?
However, I don't know if original request date will hold if your status changes later. I think it does... but perhaps someone else can confirm on it.
Aug 10, 2015, 2:38 pm
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I have a LAX-LHR flight with a mileage + copay on waitlist. I will reach EXP status a week before the flight. I believe I need to call to have my status changed on the request.
My question is, should I change the request to an SWU as far as having a better chance for an upgrade? In other words, does an EXP requesting a SWU a week before trump a now EXP with a mileage copay request 3 months earlier?
My question is, should I change the request to an SWU as far as having a better chance for an upgrade? In other words, does an EXP requesting a SWU a week before trump a now EXP with a mileage copay request 3 months earlier?
Aug 10, 2015, 3:04 pm
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Aug 10, 2015, 3:23 pm
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I know kind of a niche case - but does anyone know if they up-gauge a plane from one without First to one with will they allow you to request an upgrade if you booked an economy award? I was due to fly on a CR7 booked with an Economy anytime award and now it is an E175 and it shows upgrade requested even though I usually cannot request an upgrade on an award. F obviously fully open FWIW
Aug 12, 2015, 3:31 pm
#703
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Hope this is correct place for data point: SWU just cleared for GRU-MIA (77W) on 08/23. Request was made in early May. Do folks have a preference in the mini cabin (solo traveler) 4A v. 3D?
Aug 12, 2015, 3:33 pm
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4A is right next to the lav and galley, and AA FAs tend to not exactly be the quietest out there. I would say 3D if you don't require a view. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the mini-cabin on the 77W just because of the proximity to the galley and lavs. I never used to have a problem back in the main J cabin.
Aug 12, 2015, 3:46 pm
#705
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I am waiting for SWU's to clear on both MIA-GRU and GRU-MIA for later date. Fairly certain I am on top of the list but don't know about the load factor in J.