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
Dec 3, 2017, 1:50 pm
#2147
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From my understanding, the process to clear upgrades is not automatic - like someone has to process the upgrades. So depending on how busy that team is, there's sometimes a lag between releasing availability and clearing. I've seen it both ways - where we cleared without a EF alert and getting an EF alert so we called in to push through the upgrade.
Dec 6, 2017, 10:29 am
#2148
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Dec 6, 2017, 12:00 pm
#2149
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Dec 6, 2017, 4:46 pm
#2150
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Ok.. So clearly AA has changed the flight# listed for this thread. I just checked and neither 137 nor 138 has nothing to do with DFW/HGK routing. I was hoping to find a similar thread for the LAX/HKG flights.
Dec 6, 2017, 7:46 pm
#2151
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The LAX-HKG and HKG-LAX flights are flights 193 and 192, respectively.
One of the more popular LAX-HKG-LAX threads can be found here.
Dec 19, 2017, 10:32 pm
#2152
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AA 137 / AA 138 DFW-HKG-DFW changed to AA 125 and 126 in Nov 2016. See the Wikipost at the top of the page.
Last edited by JDiver; Dec 22, 2017 at 6:11 pm
Dec 22, 2017, 12:45 pm
#2153
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Thrilled to report that my Y->C upgrade for DFW-HKG on 27 Dec cleared in the last day or two, 5-6 days in advance. All three cabins have been sold out, or nearly so. A fantastic early Christmas present!
Dec 23, 2017, 10:33 pm
#2154
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I am flying on AA125, DFW - HKG, on 17 March 2018, and yes it is a Saturday departure. I did not know about the difficulty with SWU's (clearing on a Saturday flight) until after booking. However, the dates worked for my trip. I think that AA holds inventory until very close to departure. What do you think my chances are for those of you who have flown this route on a Saturday?
Any comments are welcomed and appreciated.
Any comments are welcomed and appreciated.
Dec 24, 2017, 2:29 am
#2155
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I am flying on AA125, DFW - HKG, on 17 March 2018, and yes it is a Saturday departure. I did not know about the difficulty with SWU's (clearing on a Saturday flight) until after booking. However, the dates worked for my trip. I think that AA holds inventory until very close to departure. What do you think my chances are for those of you who have flown this route on a Saturday?
Any comments are welcomed and appreciated.
Any comments are welcomed and appreciated.
Dec 24, 2017, 11:36 am
#2156
Join Date: Sep 2017
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Appreciate your insight.
Dec 25, 2017, 3:45 pm
#2157
Join Date: Sep 2012
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AA 193 LAX-HKG 12/24 cancelled due to crew availability, so now AA 126 HKG-DFW 12/26 is cancelled as well.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...745Z/VHHH/KDFW
Good luck all...
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...745Z/VHHH/KDFW
Good luck all...