AA MD-80: Worth The Upgrade To First Class?
Jun 3, 2008, 12:33 pm
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Cheers.
Jun 3, 2008, 4:19 pm
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Yipee !!!. I just got confirmation for my upgrade request. I'm sitting in 6E. Looks like FC is full when I try to change the seats. It's the last row and quite close to the lavatory, but I can't complain. Dinner, nicer seats, free alcohol, priceless. I hope it's worth the $90 for the upgrade.
Jun 3, 2008, 4:34 pm
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Yipee !!!. I just got confirmation for my upgrade request. I'm sitting in 6E. Looks like FC is full when I try to change the seats. It's the last row and quite close to the lavatory, but I can't complain. Dinner, nicer seats, free alcohol, priceless. I hope it's worth the $90 for the upgrade.
I see 6 open seats on the map in FC, 5 on the "good" side of MD80
If you have done OLCI, you might not be able to change your seats online, but you can call AA (assuming you got your tickets from AA)
Jun 3, 2008, 4:41 pm
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What is OLCI? What do you mean by "Good" side?. Please explain
Jun 3, 2008, 4:45 pm
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OLCI = OnLine Check In
The "Good Side" of the MD-80 is the right side (seats E and F) which have more legroom than the left side (A and B). Both sides still have much more legroom than economy though! The overhead bins are also smaller on the right side compared to the left side.
The "Good Side" of the MD-80 is the right side (seats E and F) which have more legroom than the left side (A and B). Both sides still have much more legroom than economy though! The overhead bins are also smaller on the right side compared to the left side.
Jun 3, 2008, 4:50 pm
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Yes I did Online Check-In. I called and was told that there are no other seats available on FC, but the website shows many open seats. Interesting
Jun 3, 2008, 4:57 pm
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However, the AAngels at the airport do have the ability to change your seat assignment, when it won't let you online and when reservations can't either.
Jun 3, 2008, 5:03 pm
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That happens occasionally with upgrades. I believe it is transitioning to airport control of the seats, but I'm not sure (anyone?).
However, the AAngels at the airport do have the ability to change your seat assignment, when it won't let you online and when reservations can't either.
However, the AAngels at the airport do have the ability to change your seat assignment, when it won't let you online and when reservations can't either.
I thought the AAngels were only at AC. I don't think the OP is an AC member.
But, a TA or GA could change it too.
Maybe even a Skycap............... for a tip
EDIT: Why would it be under control 24 hours before the flight, with lots of F seats ?
It is possible he can't change his seat because he is checked in?
Last edited by mvoight; Jun 3, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Jun 3, 2008, 5:08 pm
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I've had instances where the TA couldn't change my upgraded seat assignment (or perhaps wouldn't), however the AAngel was able to when I got to the AC about 30 minutes later. But that could be either timing, ability to do so, or willingness to do so.
Jun 3, 2008, 6:47 pm
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Yipee !!!. I just got confirmation for my upgrade request. I'm sitting in 6E. Looks like FC is full when I try to change the seats. It's the last row and quite close to the lavatory, but I can't complain. Dinner, nicer seats, free alcohol, priceless. I hope it's worth the $90 for the upgrade.
The last time I went SFO-DFW (on the crappy 757 redeye), I was number 1 on the airport list with two not checked in, but alas they both showed up.
Happiness is when you are 12 of 26 on the upgrade list (JFK-SFO). You can just stop worrying about whether to board with the Plat group or not.
I was seated next to an EXP who was not very happy.