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 16, 2014, 5:00 pm
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Aug 18, 2014, 10:04 pm
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There were about 5 seats left in J (as shown on seat map on aa.com) when I cleared. I had a very pleasant ride, I will continue to take this route if upgrade continues to clear with good chances.
Aug 18, 2014, 11:19 pm
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Fwiw, DFW-HKG is C5 tomorrow (8/19) and C7 on 8/20.
HKG-DFW is C7 8/19, 8/20, & 8/21..
HKG-DFW is C7 8/19, 8/20, & 8/21..
Aug 19, 2014, 7:19 am
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I was eighth on the upgrade list at boarding for HKG-DFW on Aug. 16. I asked the agent if I had any chance to clear and she said "absolutely none, please board." So I boarded, and 5 minutes later while standing on the jet bridge waiting to get on the plane, she came running down after me with a new boarding pass. Miracles never cease.
Aug 19, 2014, 7:52 am
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DFW-PVG and DFW-HKG Starting Summer 2014
Wow - looks like a reliable pattern of late in the week flights clearing pretty easily. Makes me wish I hadn't booked on a Monday, but we want a few extra days in Thailand. Also just curious - does C space technically show up if AA is clearing people off the wait list first? Or does C open up then wait list is cleared?
Aug 19, 2014, 10:08 pm
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I was eighth on the upgrade list at boarding for HKG-DFW on Aug. 16. I asked the agent if I had any chance to clear and she said "absolutely none, please board." So I boarded, and 5 minutes later while standing on the jet bridge waiting to get on the plane, she came running down after me with a new boarding pass. Miracles never cease.
Aug 19, 2014, 10:20 pm
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I was eighth on the upgrade list at boarding for HKG-DFW on Aug. 16. I asked the agent if I had any chance to clear and she said "absolutely none, please board." So I boarded, and 5 minutes later while standing on the jet bridge waiting to get on the plane, she came running down after me with a new boarding pass. Miracles never cease.
Aug 20, 2014, 7:03 am
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I think two people ahead of me had cleared when I asked, but no, not everyone ahead of me cleared. For some reason, two people above me on the list did not clear. I have no idea why. And you can see the upgrade list on the iPhone app.
Aug 20, 2014, 5:39 pm
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Given, my HKG-DFW upgrade in Oct is not looking good, this is of interest to me. How long has the iPhone app showed the SWU waitlist?
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Aug 20, 2014, 7:52 pm
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Aug 21, 2014, 4:41 pm
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Say the J cabin is full while there are still a few on the SWU list Y->J, but no upgrade requests from J -> F. If the F cabin still has empty seats, would they bump any J up to F to get the SWU Y's into J?
Aug 21, 2014, 6:02 pm
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Possibly. I'd say its only likely though if they need to clear space in Y due to oversell/overbooking.
Aug 21, 2014, 6:09 pm
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The answer to the question as asked is no, absolutely not.