Oct 1, 2015, 9:14 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
This thread is for the discussion of upgrades (using systemwide upgrades / SWUs or mileage+ copay) for the LAX-SYD-LAX route. This flight began with three class Boeing 777-300ER, but has changed to a two class Boeing 787-9.
Inaugural flights:
LAX-SYD: 17 Dec 2015 AA 73 Flight duration 15:05
Lv LAX 21:50 Dec 17 PST / 05:50 18 Dec GMT
Ar SYD 07:55 Dec 19 EADT / 20:55 18 Dec GMT (same day)
SYD-LAX: 19 Dec 2015 AA 72 Flight duration 13:50
Lv SYD 12:00 Dec 19 EADT / 01:00 19 Dec GMT
Ar LAX 06:50 Dec 19 PST / 14:50 19 Dec GMT
General discussion of the LAX-SYD-LAX route is at:
AA to operate LAX-SYD with 77W (inaugural 17 December 2015) archived
AA LAX-SYD-LAX 77W AA73 / AA72 (17 Dec 2015)
Was operated with Boeing 77W / 777-323ER to 8 Nov 2017
Changed to Boeing 787-9 in November 2017.
Inaugural flights:
LAX-SYD: 17 Dec 2015 AA 73 Flight duration 15:05
Lv LAX 21:50 Dec 17 PST / 05:50 18 Dec GMT
Ar SYD 07:55 Dec 19 EADT / 20:55 18 Dec GMT (same day)
SYD-LAX: 19 Dec 2015 AA 72 Flight duration 13:50
Lv SYD 12:00 Dec 19 EADT / 01:00 19 Dec GMT
Ar LAX 06:50 Dec 19 PST / 14:50 19 Dec GMT
General discussion of the LAX-SYD-LAX route is at:
AA to operate LAX-SYD with 77W (inaugural 17 December 2015) archived
AA LAX-SYD-LAX 77W AA73 / AA72 (17 Dec 2015)
Was operated with Boeing 77W / 777-323ER to 8 Nov 2017
Changed to Boeing 787-9 in November 2017.
LAX-SYD AA 73 / 72 Upgrade & Waitlist Discussion
Apr 17, 2019, 7:47 pm
#603
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...and AA also loves the thin curtains that don't block any light. I'd select a window seat mid-cabin (but also wouldn't worry too much. That's a good upgrade to score).
Apr 17, 2019, 9:16 pm
#604
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Apr 18, 2019, 10:40 pm
#605
formerly smoaky
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Apr 18, 2019, 11:36 pm
#607
formerly smoaky
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That's pretty damn good.
Apr 29, 2019, 10:25 pm
#608
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Apr 30, 2019, 10:15 am
#611
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI
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Posts: 1,786
I'd say the outbound is still looking solid but you never know on the return. If you're going to try the Tuesday or Wednesday flights are the best options which you've obviously done. I'm flying out Thursday and return next Friday. I'm booked J but I'll report back on how the UG list looks if I remember to check.
Apr 30, 2019, 12:17 pm
#612
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: SE Wisconsin
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond for Life
Posts: 337
I made this trip a week ago. Upgrade both ways w miles + copay.
On the outbound, I had requested my upgrade several weeks in advance. It cleared about 30 hours before departure.
For the return I told myself I’d be content with PE.
Right about 30 hours from departure I called in again. My upgrade cleared immediately for the long haul.
Neither of my domestic upgrades (ORD/LAX; LAX/ORD) cleared.
On the outbound, I had requested my upgrade several weeks in advance. It cleared about 30 hours before departure.
For the return I told myself I’d be content with PE.
Right about 30 hours from departure I called in again. My upgrade cleared immediately for the long haul.
Neither of my domestic upgrades (ORD/LAX; LAX/ORD) cleared.
May 1, 2019, 3:27 pm
#613
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I'd say the outbound is still looking solid but you never know on the return. If you're going to try the Tuesday or Wednesday flights are the best options which you've obviously done. I'm flying out Thursday and return next Friday. I'm booked J but I'll report back on how the UG list looks if I remember to check.
May 3, 2019, 5:13 pm
#615
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,786
On AA73 last night there were 18 people on the upgrade list. The last time I checked it no one had cleared at boarding. Certainly someone could have after boarding began but I didn’t see it.