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 6, 2017, 1:50 pm
#2131
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas and Harare
Programs: AA-EXP 2MM
Posts: 143
EXP doing a status run 11/29 returning 12/1 DFW-HKG-TPE. It was +/- $450 cheaper to go on to TPE than to terminate in HKG. Booked last Thursday and my SWU cleared Friday for the outbound. :-). Hopefully will not have to wait too long for the inbound to clear.
Last edited by dfwrob; Nov 6, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Nov 9, 2017, 3:04 pm
#2132
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New to DEN
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 46
Odd stuff often happens with SWUs. AA.com couldn't retrieve my record. Assumed my SWU was clearing. EF never alerted me to C availability. Logged in to AA.com today and it shows both a Y and J leg for DFW>HKG. Called the EXP desk. She confirmed I cleared for 11/30 from DFW>HKG and assigned my seat. She didn't see both legs on my record and the seat she assigned me is showing available. Any thoughts on this situation?
Nov 9, 2017, 4:12 pm
#2133
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NYC,MIA,XFL
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic, DL PM
Posts: 863
Odd stuff often happens with SWUs. AA.com couldn't retrieve my record. Assumed my SWU was clearing. EF never alerted me to C availability. Logged in to AA.com today and it shows both a Y and J leg for DFW>HKG. Called the EXP desk. She confirmed I cleared for 11/30 from DFW>HKG and assigned my seat. She didn't see both legs on my record and the seat she assigned me is showing available. Any thoughts on this situation?
Nov 13, 2017, 5:45 pm
#2134
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: A3 *G, AA exePlat, AS MVP 75k Gold, JL sapphire, UA silver
Posts: 4,035
I booked my trip to HKG on LAX HKG for sat night. Then I read from here that it is the toughest day of the week. Kind of make me worry.
But it seems that it has just cleared for Nov 18 (i think maybe because of next week is Thanksgiving, and less business travel?)
So happy. The inbound in March was cleared back in Oct already. Just one more upgrade to use before Jan 18... (but no travel plan)
But it seems that it has just cleared for Nov 18 (i think maybe because of next week is Thanksgiving, and less business travel?)
So happy. The inbound in March was cleared back in Oct already. Just one more upgrade to use before Jan 18... (but no travel plan)
Nov 13, 2017, 7:29 pm
#2135
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Orleans (MSY)
Programs: AA EXP, IHG PLT, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Amtrak, WN
Posts: 2,617
I booked my trip to HKG on LAX HKG for sat night. Then I read from here that it is the toughest day of the week. Kind of make me worry.
But it seems that it has just cleared for Nov 18 (i think maybe because of next week is Thanksgiving, and less business travel?)
So happy. The inbound in March was cleared back in Oct already. Just one more upgrade to use before Jan 18... (but no travel plan)
But it seems that it has just cleared for Nov 18 (i think maybe because of next week is Thanksgiving, and less business travel?)
So happy. The inbound in March was cleared back in Oct already. Just one more upgrade to use before Jan 18... (but no travel plan)
Nov 13, 2017, 8:15 pm
#2136
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 34
I booked my trip to HKG on LAX HKG for sat night. Then I read from here that it is the toughest day of the week. Kind of make me worry.
But it seems that it has just cleared for Nov 18 (i think maybe because of next week is Thanksgiving, and less business travel?)
So happy. The inbound in March was cleared back in Oct already. Just one more upgrade to use before Jan 18... (but no travel plan)
But it seems that it has just cleared for Nov 18 (i think maybe because of next week is Thanksgiving, and less business travel?)
So happy. The inbound in March was cleared back in Oct already. Just one more upgrade to use before Jan 18... (but no travel plan)
Nov 14, 2017, 3:33 pm
#2137
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New to DEN
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 46
What does this forum think about EF showing 1F, 0J but 9 open seats on 12/2 HKG>DFW. Do you think those are merely unassigned J passengers? Y on EF shows 7 in a few fare categories.
On ORD/JFK>LHR, I have seen similar things where my upgrade clears T-24 and more clear at the gate.
On ORD/JFK>LHR, I have seen similar things where my upgrade clears T-24 and more clear at the gate.
Nov 15, 2017, 1:00 am
#2138
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EXP 3MM; LH FT (*A Silver); Marriott Rewards Platinum Elite; Starwood Corporate Preferred
Posts: 782
What does this forum think about EF showing 1F, 0J but 9 open seats on 12/2 HKG>DFW. Do you think those are merely unassigned J passengers? Y on EF shows 7 in a few fare categories.
On ORD/JFK>LHR, I have seen similar things where my upgrade clears T-24 and more clear at the gate.
On ORD/JFK>LHR, I have seen similar things where my upgrade clears T-24 and more clear at the gate.
F1 with only 1 seat on seat map means that is all that’s left in F.
J1, but with 7s in most of the main cabin...combined with about 8 open seats in J and a large number open in Y...my gut tells me J is full too and that they are just unassigned.
Most of the time if Y is full/close to oversold (hence J is being blocked to accomodate upgrades or cabin roll) the lower fare buckets are not so open...oversold flights typically push passengers into those higher fare classes and the seat map is typically (but not always) a little more full. Add to that a lot of the “free” seats are still open, it doesn’t lend itself to passengers not picking a seat.
So, I’m thinking truly full in the front cabins. YMMV.
Nov 15, 2017, 3:58 pm
#2139
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New to DEN
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 46
Here are my thoughts....
F1 with only 1 seat on seat map means that is all that’s left in F.
J1, but with 7s in most of the main cabin...combined with about 8 open seats in J and a large number open in Y...my gut tells me J is full too and that they are just unassigned.
Most of the time if Y is full/close to oversold (hence J is being blocked to accomodate upgrades or cabin roll) the lower fare buckets are not so open...oversold flights typically push passengers into those higher fare classes and the seat map is typically (but not always) a little more full. Add to that a lot of the “free” seats are still open, it doesn’t lend itself to passengers not picking a seat.
So, I’m thinking truly full in the front cabins. YMMV.
F1 with only 1 seat on seat map means that is all that’s left in F.
J1, but with 7s in most of the main cabin...combined with about 8 open seats in J and a large number open in Y...my gut tells me J is full too and that they are just unassigned.
Most of the time if Y is full/close to oversold (hence J is being blocked to accomodate upgrades or cabin roll) the lower fare buckets are not so open...oversold flights typically push passengers into those higher fare classes and the seat map is typically (but not always) a little more full. Add to that a lot of the “free” seats are still open, it doesn’t lend itself to passengers not picking a seat.
So, I’m thinking truly full in the front cabins. YMMV.
Nov 15, 2017, 5:46 pm
#2140
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: A3 *G, AA exePlat, AS MVP 75k Gold, JL sapphire, UA silver
Posts: 4,035
good luck... there are still many empty seats on my 11/18 flight in J cabin. maybe not many were waitlisting for upgrade but the MCE cabin seems to have a good portion filled.
Good luck.
Nov 20, 2017, 9:34 pm
#2142
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
On today's (Nov 21) flight. Still J2 about 3 hours before departure. Wife and I cleared yesterday morning HKG time. This is a much more nerve wrecking flight than the HKG-LAX one when it comes to UGs..
Nov 23, 2017, 9:31 am
#2143
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New to DEN
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 46
So true...looks like they're running real low on Y seats now. They were showing 7 in 10 fare codes up until this morning. 1 F and 7 J seats are showing open with 1 and 2 for sale.
Nov 30, 2017, 5:04 pm
#2144
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New to DEN
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 46
AA 125 today cleared 4 at the gate. Since booking my flight on 11/4, C only opened up in EF this morning with T-2 hours. My upgrade cleared the day after booking. One must assume that many other were upgraded between when I booked and today.