Dec 5, 2014, 11:27 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
NOTE: Changed flight numbers from 137 / 138 to AA 125 / 126 Nov 2016
This thread is for the discussion of upgrades (using systemwide upgrades /SWUs or mileage+ copay) for the DFW-HKG route.
General discussion about the new DFW-PVG and DFW-HKG routes can be found here: DFW-PVG and DFW-HKG Starting Summer 2014 [route discussion]
Discussion and questions about flight experiences on the DFW-HKG flights can be found here: 77W DFW-HKG AA 137 / 138 flight experiences, questions
DFW-HKG AA 125 / 126 77W Upgrade Chances & Waitlist Discussion
Nov 17, 2015, 3:26 pm
#1501
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
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Posts: 6,829
At 9:45 CST this morning EF showed C7. Called EXP desk, and had them start processing our 2 UGs. It took awhile and the agent came back saying that I had no SWUss left, which is true, but my wife is also an EXP, and has some left..
Makes me wonder if I hadn't called in, what would have happened?? (we had told them to pull these from her account when we originally made the request on JANUARY 8th!)
Well, at the end of the day, got the upgrades, got some decent seats and our meal selections, so all is good!
Makes me wonder if I hadn't called in, what would have happened?? (we had told them to pull these from her account when we originally made the request on JANUARY 8th!)
Well, at the end of the day, got the upgrades, got some decent seats and our meal selections, so all is good!
It appears that 137 is pretty light tomorrow on paid biz traffic as well as upgrades so I can only hope they had enough set back to process people on the list already since klrsmith appears to have cleared ok. I leave nothing to chance though and do not trust the system.
Nov 18, 2015, 9:15 am
#1502
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: AA PLAT
Posts: 3
AA 137 11/19
A bit of a data point. I'm a Plat, who requested an upgrade Aug 2nd. Put EF on refresh this morning to look for C availability. 10:25 am EST C2 pops up. Was able to call and grab a J seat and jump the line. I did not receive an auto alert from EF. After months of stressing about this leg, I cannot believe how easy it was to upgrade.
A bit of a data point. I'm a Plat, who requested an upgrade Aug 2nd. Put EF on refresh this morning to look for C availability. 10:25 am EST C2 pops up. Was able to call and grab a J seat and jump the line. I did not receive an auto alert from EF. After months of stressing about this leg, I cannot believe how easy it was to upgrade.
Last edited by peabody711; Nov 18, 2015 at 9:47 am Reason: typo
Nov 18, 2015, 2:34 pm
#1503
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA ExPlt, AAdmirals Club, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 47
Looking for advice
Hello all, newly minted ExPat here, who's SWU just posted this week. Looking for advice.
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and book about 6-8 weeks in advance; company only pays for coach.
I spent an hour looking in Feb 2016 and could not find an SWU confirmable at booking for this flight, now any 777-300 or 787 (new business seats).
Which would the experts suggest - book these routes, waitlist for SWU and hope OR book 777-200 and confirm SWU at booking?
THANKS!
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and book about 6-8 weeks in advance; company only pays for coach.
I spent an hour looking in Feb 2016 and could not find an SWU confirmable at booking for this flight, now any 777-300 or 787 (new business seats).
Which would the experts suggest - book these routes, waitlist for SWU and hope OR book 777-200 and confirm SWU at booking?
THANKS!
Nov 18, 2015, 2:38 pm
#1504
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: CX Diamond, AA CK (quit 2018), Starwood Platinum, National EXC Elite
Posts: 283
Hello all, newly minted ExPat here, who's SWU just posted this week. Looking for advice.
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and book about 6-8 weeks in advance; company only pays for coach.
I spent an hour looking in Feb 2016 and could not find an SWU confirmable at booking for this flight, now any 777-300 or 787 (new business seats).
Which would the experts suggest - book these routes, waitlist for SWU and hope OR book 777-200 and confirm SWU at booking?
THANKS!
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and book about 6-8 weeks in advance; company only pays for coach.
I spent an hour looking in Feb 2016 and could not find an SWU confirmable at booking for this flight, now any 777-300 or 787 (new business seats).
Which would the experts suggest - book these routes, waitlist for SWU and hope OR book 777-200 and confirm SWU at booking?
THANKS!
Nov 18, 2015, 6:41 pm
#1505
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Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Nov 18, 2015, 6:47 pm
#1506
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,044
Nov 18, 2015, 9:17 pm
#1507
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I agree, I doubt it there is any international route where you can confirm an SWU at booking on the 77W, 787, refitted 772 or even the 763. Take the SWU on the angle flat 777, if you find it at booking. Booking only 6-8 weeks in advance seems quite risky for most routes.
Nov 18, 2015, 9:21 pm
#1508
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Location: Alexandria, Longboat Key
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Posts: 2,267
Hello all, newly minted ExPat here, who's SWU just posted this week. Looking for advice.
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and book about 6-8 weeks in advance; company only pays for coach.
I spent an hour looking in Feb 2016 and could not find an SWU confirmable at booking for this flight, now any 777-300 or 787 (new business seats).
Which would the experts suggest - book these routes, waitlist for SWU and hope OR book 777-200 and confirm SWU at booking?
THANKS!
I travel to Asia twice per year and can fly into any hub (then unto Manila, where AA does not fly) and book about 6-8 weeks in advance; company only pays for coach.
I spent an hour looking in Feb 2016 and could not find an SWU confirmable at booking for this flight, now any 777-300 or 787 (new business seats).
Which would the experts suggest - book these routes, waitlist for SWU and hope OR book 777-200 and confirm SWU at booking?
THANKS!
Nov 19, 2015, 3:18 am
#1509
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond , AA EXP
Posts: 32
3rd trip on this route ,, 3rd missed upgrade !! All 3 times J seat map shows 10-15 open 2 days before flight ,, then on day of flight only 2-4 open seats and im 5 or 6th on list of 30 plus .. I'm beginning to think Shenanigans!
Nov 19, 2015, 5:05 am
#1510
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ABQ & RNO
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Posts: 1,427
Nov 19, 2015, 6:28 am
#1511
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 6,004
Not sure if I mentioned this a while back on this thread, so apologies if this thought is a repeat...
One of the reasons upgrades are hard to snag on this flight - in addition to it being a great hard product in business - has been the ability to buy business class on this route in the low $3k's. When you consider the hard product, the redeemable miles and the EQM/EQP for this route, for $3k+/- it is a pretty good deal.
One of the reasons upgrades are hard to snag on this flight - in addition to it being a great hard product in business - has been the ability to buy business class on this route in the low $3k's. When you consider the hard product, the redeemable miles and the EQM/EQP for this route, for $3k+/- it is a pretty good deal.
Nov 19, 2015, 8:09 am
#1512
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
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Not sure if I mentioned this a while back on this thread, so apologies if this thought is a repeat...
One of the reasons upgrades are hard to snag on this flight - in addition to it being a great hard product in business - has been the ability to buy business class on this route in the low $3k's. When you consider the hard product, the redeemable miles and the EQM/EQP for this route, for $3k+/- it is a pretty good deal.
One of the reasons upgrades are hard to snag on this flight - in addition to it being a great hard product in business - has been the ability to buy business class on this route in the low $3k's. When you consider the hard product, the redeemable miles and the EQM/EQP for this route, for $3k+/- it is a pretty good deal.
Nov 19, 2015, 8:12 am
#1513
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I think you really need to provide more details and also define "shenanigans". Since you are a member of this board and obviously following this thread you should be as well informed as other traveler. I think there are flaws in the system but not sure I would call it shenanigans.
Nov 19, 2015, 8:43 am
#1515
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA ExPlt, AAdmirals Club, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 47
Thank You
Thank You ALL for the input!!
The DFW-SVG looks promising or the ORD-NRT both on 787. But as stated, no SWU available at booking. I know 137 is out. What do you guys think the possibility on the other two routes clearing when booked 6-8 weeks out?
Thank you again.
The DFW-SVG looks promising or the ORD-NRT both on 787. But as stated, no SWU available at booking. I know 137 is out. What do you guys think the possibility on the other two routes clearing when booked 6-8 weeks out?
Thank you again.