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
Aug 12, 2014, 1:50 pm
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I hope that pax were reaccommodated on CX in the ticketed class of service to the extent possible. Obviously eVIPs would not be honored, but hopefully flight award SAAver tickets (Z/U/T) would be.
I hope that pax were reaccommodated on CX in the ticketed class of service to the extent possible. Obviously eVIPs would not be honored, but hopefully flight award SAAver tickets (Z/U/T) would be.
Aug 12, 2014, 2:42 pm
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I hope that pax were reaccommodated on CX in the ticketed class of service to the extent possible. Obviously eVIPs would not be honored, but hopefully flight award SAAver tickets (Z/U/T) would be.
I hope that pax were reaccommodated on CX in the ticketed class of service to the extent possible. Obviously eVIPs would not be honored, but hopefully flight award SAAver tickets (Z/U/T) would be.
Aug 12, 2014, 3:11 pm
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I hope that pax were reaccommodated on CX in the ticketed class of service to the extent possible. Obviously eVIPs would not be honored, but hopefully flight award SAAver tickets (Z/U/T) would be.
I hope that pax were reaccommodated on CX in the ticketed class of service to the extent possible. Obviously eVIPs would not be honored, but hopefully flight award SAAver tickets (Z/U/T) would be.
Aug 12, 2014, 3:14 pm
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(FWIW, I have never had an eVIP honored on another carrier in an IRROPS situation. I was always stuck flying Economy. But AA did return the eVIP to my account.)
Aug 12, 2014, 3:17 pm
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eVIPs are valid only on AA metal. So in an IRROPS situation, I'm guessing that the ticket would be reissued in the paid inventory (which would be for Economy seating). A complicating variable is that CX offers Premium Economy as well, with its own booking classes...
(FWIW, I have never had an eVIP honored on another carrier in an IRROPS situation. I was always stuck flying Economy. But AA did return the eVIP to my account.)
(FWIW, I have never had an eVIP honored on another carrier in an IRROPS situation. I was always stuck flying Economy. But AA did return the eVIP to my account.)
Aug 12, 2014, 4:16 pm
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Aug 13, 2014, 6:40 am
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Just booked HKG-DFW-HKG outbound Oct 4 and returning Oct 11. Applied EVIP and waitlisted for both flights.
HKG-DFW looks encouraging. 18 of 30 MCE seats open, 40 of 52 J seats open, and F8.
DFW-HKG coming back looks much tougher. 9 MCE seats open, 15 J seats open, and F2.
I'm surprised HKG-DFW flight so open right now since Oct 4 is in middle of China's Golden week where everyone is off Oct 1-7.
I just flew CX DXB-HKG-LAX-HKG-DXB in J this month so assuming my upgrades clear it'll be interested comparing CX vs AA.
I flew AA DFW-LHR in their 77W back in April paid J and AA pleasantly surprised me (and was much better than BA J Club World) so here's hoping the trend continues with AA continuing to pleasantly surprise.
Has AA started catering enough midflight snacks now on the DFW-HKG route or the food still gone halfway through the 15-17 hour flights?
HKG-DFW looks encouraging. 18 of 30 MCE seats open, 40 of 52 J seats open, and F8.
DFW-HKG coming back looks much tougher. 9 MCE seats open, 15 J seats open, and F2.
I'm surprised HKG-DFW flight so open right now since Oct 4 is in middle of China's Golden week where everyone is off Oct 1-7.
I just flew CX DXB-HKG-LAX-HKG-DXB in J this month so assuming my upgrades clear it'll be interested comparing CX vs AA.
I flew AA DFW-LHR in their 77W back in April paid J and AA pleasantly surprised me (and was much better than BA J Club World) so here's hoping the trend continues with AA continuing to pleasantly surprise.
Has AA started catering enough midflight snacks now on the DFW-HKG route or the food still gone halfway through the 15-17 hour flights?
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Aug 13, 2014, 10:52 am
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Aug 13, 2014, 12:59 pm
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Of the seven remaining business class seats to be sold (J7), AA is willing to sell five of them as discount business class fares, either in fare buckets D or I. I is usually cheaper than D and D, of course, is generally cheaper than J (which is full fare business class).
I'm assuming that your "worry" arises out of your waitlisted upgrade (although you didn't say so). Upgrade inventory is "C" and currently, there isn't any C available. That doesn't mean there won't be any before Friday's departure - only that there is no C right now.
I'm assuming that your "worry" arises out of your waitlisted upgrade (although you didn't say so). Upgrade inventory is "C" and currently, there isn't any C available. That doesn't mean there won't be any before Friday's departure - only that there is no C right now.
Aug 13, 2014, 1:30 pm
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Of the seven remaining business class seats to be sold (J7), AA is willing to sell five of them as discount business class fares, either in fare buckets D or I. I is usually cheaper than D and D, of course, is generally cheaper than J (which is full fare business class).
I'm assuming that your "worry" arises out of your waitlisted upgrade (although you didn't say so). Upgrade inventory is "C" and currently, there isn't any C available. That doesn't mean there won't be any before Friday's departure - only that there is no C right now.
I'm assuming that your "worry" arises out of your waitlisted upgrade (although you didn't say so). Upgrade inventory is "C" and currently, there isn't any C available. That doesn't mean there won't be any before Friday's departure - only that there is no C right now.
Aug 13, 2014, 1:38 pm
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Good luck.
Aug 13, 2014, 4:50 pm
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How accurate is the seatmap on aa.com compared to what EF shows? I know some people don't automatically select their seats, but it should be fairly accurate? Just asked the AA agent on my waitlist status and although she wouldn't tell me what position I'm in, she mentioned there are a dozen seats left (aa.com showing 16)
Aug 13, 2014, 4:54 pm
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How accurate is the seatmap on aa.com compared to what EF shows? I know some people don't automatically select their seats, but it should be fairly accurate? Just asked the AA agent on my waitlist status and although she wouldn't tell me what position I'm in, she mentioned there are a dozen seats left (aa.com showing 16)