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Jan 13, 2012, 8:55 am
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Searched the thread and didnt find an answer so im hoping this is the right place for this.
I have a flight tomorrow morning. Requested an UG when i ticketed on AA.com.
The UG didnt clear T72, does my place on the list at the gate have anything to do when i check-in for the flight?
Basically should i check in online now or just wait till i get to the airport?
I have a flight tomorrow morning. Requested an UG when i ticketed on AA.com.
The UG didnt clear T72, does my place on the list at the gate have anything to do when i check-in for the flight?
Basically should i check in online now or just wait till i get to the airport?
Yes, there have been reports of GAs finding Y pax and pulling them up to F, but let's be real... If they are close to departure time, that's not likely to happen.
Bottom line, if you can, check-in at t-24 just to cover your bases.
Jan 13, 2012, 9:09 am
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Cool, good to know about the IRROPs
Jan 13, 2012, 9:46 am
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Dont' forget the Airport Upgrade List
Make sure when you check in that you are added to the airport upgrade list. It doesn't automatically happen, and it's separate from the upgrade list you have already placed yourself on.
When checking in, this can be done:
On a mobile device/AA app
aa.com
Any kiosk at AA's check in counter or rebooking center
Asking at the check in counter
When checking in, this can be done:
On a mobile device/AA app
aa.com
Any kiosk at AA's check in counter or rebooking center
Asking at the check in counter
Feb 24, 2012, 9:22 am
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Mr. Kipper is flying on a Y fare next Friday. I know he'd need 3 500-mile upgrades, which I was going to buy today. However, he is flying for work, and works for the federal government. Will I waste the money in buying the upgrades, or if space is available, will he still be upgraded?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Feb 24, 2012, 9:42 am
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Mr. Kipper is flying on a Y fare next Friday. I know he'd need 3 500-mile upgrades, which I was going to buy today. However, he is flying for work, and works for the federal government. Will I waste the money in buying the upgrades, or if space is available, will he still be upgraded?
Thanks!
Thanks!
A bit more info would help: Flight #, city pair, and farecode.
Feb 24, 2012, 10:03 am
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Unless he is on a restricted gov't fare (do they even exist anymore?) there should be no problem with being able to get upgraded. Of course that is presumming there are upgrades available. That may depend upon his status, the actual flight(s), and how many elites are doing MRs.
A bit more info would help: Flight #, city pair, and farecode.
A bit more info would help: Flight #, city pair, and farecode.
Feb 24, 2012, 10:24 am
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Personally, doesn't look to promising, so I'd hold off on the purchase. However, it only takes one seat to be open for it to come through. The up side even if you buy the upgrades and the upgrade doesn't happen, he will still have them for future use.
Feb 24, 2012, 10:44 am
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Looking at the seat map on AA.com (not the most reliable), there are not many coach seats left and many seats open in F. It's too early for the elite upgrades to be processed so expect many changes as T-100, 72, and 24 roll around.
Personally, doesn't look to promising, so I'd hold off on the purchase. However, it only takes one seat to be open for it to come through. The up side even if you buy the upgrades and the upgrade doesn't happen, he will still have them for future use.
Personally, doesn't look to promising, so I'd hold off on the purchase. However, it only takes one seat to be open for it to come through. The up side even if you buy the upgrades and the upgrade doesn't happen, he will still have them for future use.
Feb 24, 2012, 11:31 am
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As I said, I would probably pass on trying for the upgrade, but you can buy them at the gate for a higher fee IF the upgrade clears. You can buy them using miles if you are flush with them. They do not expire and can be used for companions.
Feb 24, 2012, 11:38 am
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LOL, he isn't flush with miles, so I'll probably pass. Thanks!
Feb 28, 2012, 8:01 am
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Edit: Nevermind, i solved it.
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Feb 28, 2012, 10:09 am
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After thinking about it for a while, I purchased the upgrades. If he doesn't get upgraded, not a huge loss.
Mar 2, 2012, 1:45 pm
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2 Questions
1. My wife booked a trip for her and her mom that is coming up in 3 weeks. When she booked (September) she was a PLT, but has now softlanded to GLD. Is her place in line listed as a PLT since thats what it was when requested, or has she fallen down the list now?
2. If I am flying on a PNR with a PLT/GLD and we both make our UGs, will they pull the stickers out of the PLT/GLDs account for their UGs or my account?
2. If I am flying on a PNR with a PLT/GLD and we both make our UGs, will they pull the stickers out of the PLT/GLDs account for their UGs or my account?
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Mar 8, 2012, 6:37 pm
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I've been seeing some odd upgrade behavior this week that doesn't make a lot of sense.
Travel between DFW and SFO.
1st EXP makes reservation for round-trip and requests comp upgrades.
Two days later 2nd EXP makes reservation for same flights for himself and another person with no status and requests upgrades for them both.
Right at the 100 hour window 1st EXP clears and is upgraded. 2nd EXP does not.
Nothing strange so far obviously.
2nd EXP now calls to have the other person traveling with him linked to the 1st EXP instead as the 1st has spare 500's to use up.
48 hours before flight the no status traveler now linked to the 1st EXP clears his upgrade, but 2nd EXP still does not clear.
How is that possible?
Travel between DFW and SFO.
1st EXP makes reservation for round-trip and requests comp upgrades.
Two days later 2nd EXP makes reservation for same flights for himself and another person with no status and requests upgrades for them both.
Right at the 100 hour window 1st EXP clears and is upgraded. 2nd EXP does not.
Nothing strange so far obviously.
2nd EXP now calls to have the other person traveling with him linked to the 1st EXP instead as the 1st has spare 500's to use up.
48 hours before flight the no status traveler now linked to the 1st EXP clears his upgrade, but 2nd EXP still does not clear.
How is that possible?
Mar 9, 2012, 2:33 am
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