Need Upgrade Advice
Jun 19, 2006, 8:23 pm
#1
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Need Upgrade Advice
hi folks:
Need some upgrade advice. PLT here- on a ORD to SJC flight on thursday night. Upgrade has not gone through yet even at 72 hours.
Expert Flyer is showing 2 first class seats that are open. I know after the 72 hours- things devolve into another way of deciding who gets the open seats.
I think I read somewhere that checking in online as close to the 24-hr period is helpful. Is that true?
In addition, I'm a new admirals' club member- can they help me there? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Need some upgrade advice. PLT here- on a ORD to SJC flight on thursday night. Upgrade has not gone through yet even at 72 hours.
Expert Flyer is showing 2 first class seats that are open. I know after the 72 hours- things devolve into another way of deciding who gets the open seats.
I think I read somewhere that checking in online as close to the 24-hr period is helpful. Is that true?
In addition, I'm a new admirals' club member- can they help me there? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Jun 19, 2006, 8:28 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Lately, upgrades have been clearing much later (i.e at the airport). On a route like that, you really shouldn't expect it to clear at 72 hours.
Nothing changes after 72 hours passes, what you're thinking of is after 3 or 4 hour mark passes, which is when the upgrade list goes under airport control and you have to re-request at the airport.
Make sure you check in at exactly 24 hour mark so that you can have priority among PLATs.
With only two seats showing, it is very likely that it will not clear until the airport and I wouldn't count on it clearing for you even then as EXPs will have a higher priority than you.
Nothing changes after 72 hours passes, what you're thinking of is after 3 or 4 hour mark passes, which is when the upgrade list goes under airport control and you have to re-request at the airport.
Make sure you check in at exactly 24 hour mark so that you can have priority among PLATs.
With only two seats showing, it is very likely that it will not clear until the airport and I wouldn't count on it clearing for you even then as EXPs will have a higher priority than you.
Jun 19, 2006, 11:34 pm
#3
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To save time, we have distilled this down to a 3-step process:
1) SEARCH.
2) READ.
3) LEARN.
If that's too easy, you can add:
4) Check back with us after you've invested a small fraction of the time in this stuff that the rest of us have.
1) SEARCH.
2) READ.
3) LEARN.
If that's too easy, you can add:
4) Check back with us after you've invested a small fraction of the time in this stuff that the rest of us have.
Jun 20, 2006, 12:22 am
#4
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...8&postcount=15 (although calling at 100 hours won't work for you, since you're a PLT... only works for EXPs)
Jun 20, 2006, 6:42 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 215
Leftistblue:
Don't let some of these responses get you down.
Yes, upgrades seem to be clearing later and later; and AA is holding back more and more seats until the last minute. It's not like it used to be, and clearly AA is desperate for any last-minute revenue they can find.
You're already in the queue for an upgrade, but with only 2 seats left, it won't happen until nearer departure. If AA can't sell those 2 seats, then they'll go in the usual order: EXP, Plat, Gold. If the 2 seats are still open the day of your flight, I'd advise you to check in as early as possible.
Don't let some of these responses get you down.
Yes, upgrades seem to be clearing later and later; and AA is holding back more and more seats until the last minute. It's not like it used to be, and clearly AA is desperate for any last-minute revenue they can find.
You're already in the queue for an upgrade, but with only 2 seats left, it won't happen until nearer departure. If AA can't sell those 2 seats, then they'll go in the usual order: EXP, Plat, Gold. If the 2 seats are still open the day of your flight, I'd advise you to check in as early as possible.
Jun 20, 2006, 6:51 am
#6
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Yes by God leftistblue don't search or do anything to learn, just mooch answers from people, a good and valid point, Roadrunner2.
Actually, OP: send PM's to Roadrunner2 with your questions vs. posting.
Actually, OP: send PM's to Roadrunner2 with your questions vs. posting.
Jun 20, 2006, 8:05 am
#7
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thanks Roadrunner.
I actually did try and search, but the search function was not working.
It amazes me th energy people put out just to be snarky and ask people search. Why respond at all?
This board becomes less friendly all the time.
I actually did try and search, but the search function was not working.
It amazes me th energy people put out just to be snarky and ask people search. Why respond at all?
This board becomes less friendly all the time.
Jun 20, 2006, 8:11 am
#8
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Originally Posted by CO FF
To save time, we have distilled this down to a 3-step process:
1) SEARCH.
2) READ.
3) LEARN.
If that's too easy, you can add:
4) Check back with us after you've invested a small fraction of the time in this stuff that the rest of us have.
1) SEARCH.
2) READ.
3) LEARN.
If that's too easy, you can add:
4) Check back with us after you've invested a small fraction of the time in this stuff that the rest of us have.
Jun 20, 2006, 8:19 am
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It's pretty sad that some here are requiring posters to type "I did a search" before they offer any help. Do you think we might be running people off the AA board by this approach (or do you really care)?
I've met some FTers that have said this forum has a reputation of being less than hospitable to newbies. I can see why they come to that conclusion.
I've met some FTers that have said this forum has a reputation of being less than hospitable to newbies. I can see why they come to that conclusion.
Last edited by tom911; Jun 20, 2006 at 8:26 am Reason: spelling
Jun 20, 2006, 8:19 am
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Originally Posted by ricktoronto
Yes by God leftistblue don't search or do anything to learn, just mooch answers from people, a good and valid point, Roadrunner2.
Actually, OP: send PM's to Roadrunner2 with your questions vs. posting.
Actually, OP: send PM's to Roadrunner2 with your questions vs. posting.
Jun 20, 2006, 8:24 am
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Originally Posted by ricktoronto
Yes by God leftistblue don't search or do anything to learn, just mooch answers from people, a good and valid point, Roadrunner2.
Jun 20, 2006, 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by CO FF
If that's too easy, you can add:
4) Check back with us after you've invested a small fraction of the time in this stuff that the rest of us have.
4) Check back with us after you've invested a small fraction of the time in this stuff that the rest of us have.
Jun 20, 2006, 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by tom911
He did try to do a search. It does not always work. Maybe you could have provided a link to where the information was available?
Jun 20, 2006, 8:29 am
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Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
Right - exactly. What are you going to search for? "Upgrade"?
Jun 20, 2006, 8:35 am
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Originally Posted by tom911
I've met some FTers that have said this forum has a reputation of being less than hospitable to newbies. I can see why they come to that conclusion.
In any event, the whole reason for 10,000 posts about upgrades is in part due to people not searching first! Vicious cycle.