Dec 7, 2012, 7:35 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Load Factor Based Upgrades (LFBU) and Day Of Departure Upgrades (DODU)
These generally relate to Non-elite, space-available, kiosk, online and counter upgrades which may be available close to departure if there is unused (after sales and pending upgrades) inventory once the flight has passed to airport control; these are available for payment (normally, credit card).
• On line check in offers may be made at the time of check-in, including with the AA app.
• Kiosk-based LFBUs may be offered at the Self-Service (Check-in) Machines ("kiosk") (and occasionally with online check-in) if there are seats available - as per the AA wording and the FAQ (see first post). One may be offered a LFBU on an award ticket.
• Counter Upgrades may be offered at the ticket counter or Admirals Club in the USA or at non-stateside locations on occasion, usually announced by a small sign visible to passengers checking in at the ticket counter or Club. They may be offered (or not) and may cost as much as $750 (or more) for a longhaul transocean flight.
As per other upgrades, one earns miles / points at the level of the originally purchased fare.
Older posts have been archived here.
These generally relate to Non-elite, space-available, kiosk, online and counter upgrades which may be available close to departure if there is unused (after sales and pending upgrades) inventory once the flight has passed to airport control; these are available for payment (normally, credit card).
• On line check in offers may be made at the time of check-in, including with the AA app.
• Kiosk-based LFBUs may be offered at the Self-Service (Check-in) Machines ("kiosk") (and occasionally with online check-in) if there are seats available - as per the AA wording and the FAQ (see first post). One may be offered a LFBU on an award ticket.
• Counter Upgrades may be offered at the ticket counter or Admirals Club in the USA or at non-stateside locations on occasion, usually announced by a small sign visible to passengers checking in at the ticket counter or Club. They may be offered (or not) and may cost as much as $750 (or more) for a longhaul transocean flight.
As per other upgrades, one earns miles / points at the level of the originally purchased fare.
Older posts have been archived here.
DOD / DODU (LFBU) Space-available, counter, kiosk, and online upgrade (master thd)
Mar 8, 2016, 11:20 am
#136
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,592
HAving flown the 77W LHR-DFW in F, it is a suit compared to J, much more room, but there really is not much storage space. The food was good not great, and the mushroom soup we got was good. So on your flight if you take flight time and the amount to upgrade, it comes out to $50/hr so in my world, it is worth it to upgrade if you can. Plus you get access into the arrivals lounge too.
Yes would like to try the Qantas F lounge at LAX, (I'm connecting) so that may encourage me to take the upgrade if offered.
IIRC the fare difference J/F (ex-OSL) was about USD 1000 one way, so USD 500 for the extra miles and a garantee (window) F seat. The few times I took the airport upgrade / LFBA I ended in the center section (772 and 77W)
Mar 9, 2016, 8:52 am
#137
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: DTW
Programs: AA EXP, Delta GM, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 159
OLCI Upgrade
So I have just started flying AA and the AAdvantage program after a move to the DFW area. I tried looking in the Newbie FAQ, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I purchased an upgrade through the airport Kiosk, the fare class I traveled on was "C", original purchased fare was a "M" fare. Just wondering if I get the class fare bonus in EQMs?
Thanks for the help!
I purchased an upgrade through the airport Kiosk, the fare class I traveled on was "C", original purchased fare was a "M" fare. Just wondering if I get the class fare bonus in EQMs?
Thanks for the help!
Mar 10, 2016, 6:56 pm
#140
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AA EXP MM/UA MM/Marriott PLT Premier-LT PLT
Posts: 383
So I have just started flying AA and the AAdvantage program after a move to the DFW area. I tried looking in the Newbie FAQ, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I purchased an upgrade through the airport Kiosk, the fare class I traveled on was "C", original purchased fare was a "M" fare. Just wondering if I get the class fare bonus in EQMs?
Thanks for the help!
I purchased an upgrade through the airport Kiosk, the fare class I traveled on was "C", original purchased fare was a "M" fare. Just wondering if I get the class fare bonus in EQMs?
Thanks for the help!
Mar 11, 2016, 5:14 am
#141
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,453
J or EXP status (in any cabin) would grant access to the LHR arrivals lounge. And it's worth noting that at this moment it's closed for refurbishment. The only additional/incremental lounge acces this would grant would be for the Flagship Lounge, which of course is not currently operating at DFW (although you could access the interim flagship dining facility).
Mar 11, 2016, 7:58 am
#142
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Mar 24, 2016, 4:27 am
#143
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Chicago, USA
Programs: AA, Marriott, Hertz
Posts: 9
Check-In Upgrade Option on American
I will be flying to LHR from ORD tomorrow night. I am debating on doing my normal Check In Online 24 Hours before departure or to wait and check in at the airport tomorrow.
I have to check bags, so i have to stop at the kiosk / agent anyway. I want to know if other people have been offered those "Kiosk" upgrades to Business or First class at checkin at the airport on American. i hear that if you check in on the internet / phone ahead of time, you don't get those offers and will never see them.
Anyone know any truth to that?
I have to check bags, so i have to stop at the kiosk / agent anyway. I want to know if other people have been offered those "Kiosk" upgrades to Business or First class at checkin at the airport on American. i hear that if you check in on the internet / phone ahead of time, you don't get those offers and will never see them.
Anyone know any truth to that?
Mar 24, 2016, 9:32 am
#144
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
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I will be flying to LHR from ORD tomorrow night. I am debating on doing my normal Check In Online 24 Hours before departure or to wait and check in at the airport tomorrow.
I have to check bags, so i have to stop at the kiosk / agent anyway. I want to know if other people have been offered those "Kiosk" upgrades to Business or First class at checkin at the airport on American. i hear that if you check in on the internet / phone ahead of time, you don't get those offers and will never see them.
Anyone know any truth to that?
I have to check bags, so i have to stop at the kiosk / agent anyway. I want to know if other people have been offered those "Kiosk" upgrades to Business or First class at checkin at the airport on American. i hear that if you check in on the internet / phone ahead of time, you don't get those offers and will never see them.
Anyone know any truth to that?
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Mar 24, 2016, 7:28 pm
#145
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: US
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 1,753
I will be flying to LHR from ORD tomorrow night. I am debating on doing my normal Check In Online 24 Hours before departure or to wait and check in at the airport tomorrow.
I have to check bags, so i have to stop at the kiosk / agent anyway. I want to know if other people have been offered those "Kiosk" upgrades to Business or First class at checkin at the airport on American. i hear that if you check in on the internet / phone ahead of time, you don't get those offers and will never see them.
Anyone know any truth to that?
I have to check bags, so i have to stop at the kiosk / agent anyway. I want to know if other people have been offered those "Kiosk" upgrades to Business or First class at checkin at the airport on American. i hear that if you check in on the internet / phone ahead of time, you don't get those offers and will never see them.
Anyone know any truth to that?
Apr 1, 2016, 4:04 pm
#146
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 75
The upgrade will be offered online or via mobile if there is sufficient premium cabin inventory available. Even if you're already checked in, you can check to see if any upgrades have become available by using the kiosk or by accessing your reservation online. It's not so much a question of check-in method as much as it is a question of how many seats are unsold when you check in.
Apr 18, 2016, 7:05 pm
#147
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Caracas
Programs: Former AA PLT/GLD, A3 *G, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,144
Was offered $150 upgrade JFK-MIA on a 737-800.
Another $150 to upgrade MIA-CCS on a equally old config 737-800.
Declined both offers, I was seating comfortably at MCE 15C & 7A. I don't think it's worth it. What you guys think?
Another $150 to upgrade MIA-CCS on a equally old config 737-800.
Declined both offers, I was seating comfortably at MCE 15C & 7A. I don't think it's worth it. What you guys think?
Apr 18, 2016, 9:04 pm
#148
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: LGA, JFK, LAX, SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 303
It depends on what you're looking for. I was in a very serious accident and shattered my scapula so width of a seat is super important. I will pay for a wider/bigger seat.
Apr 18, 2016, 11:38 pm
#149
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If Y was booked full or I was dogged tired I would probably be tempted, maybe more so MIA/CCS. MIA/CCS the meal would be a little better as its considered "International Business." Unfortunately, the 738 F seat leaves a lot to be desired and unless you get lucky most 738s have no AVOD.
Apr 19, 2016, 5:01 am
#150
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: US
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 1,753
DOD upgrades on JFK-MIA used to be $135 ($45 per 500 mi) and it looks like that's gone up to $50 per 500 mi, presumably to match the increase in sticker prices from $30/$35 to $40 each.