2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
Apr 5, 2016, 6:21 am
#226
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With A/C being downgraded to B787, it is difficult to upgrade in all cases, especially during busy times. Plus 1st May is a big Chinese holiday. You are anti-flow according to your date, you might get the upgrade easier than other times.
I would say DFW is easier while ORD is about the same but LAX would be almost impossible during some times of the year.
I would say DFW is easier while ORD is about the same but LAX would be almost impossible during some times of the year.
Apr 5, 2016, 8:49 am
#227
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Worth, Texas USA
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Our CDG to DFW SWUs to business cleared when requested - about 25 days before the flight. I was surprised because it seems like we are always waitlisted.
Our last flights from DFW to SAN and back on Wednesdays did not clear; we were 1 and 2 on the upgrade list; first was showing at 0 for a week before both flights.
Our last flights from DFW to SAN and back on Wednesdays did not clear; we were 1 and 2 on the upgrade list; first was showing at 0 for a week before both flights.
Apr 5, 2016, 9:15 am
#228
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I would say the craziness in airfares and the reduction in advance F fares is making F a tougher upgrade for freebies.
Examples: I bought DCA-MSY F class a few weeks back for $220. Coach was $130. Coach now is higher than what F was when I bought it,
I bought DCA-LAX-IAD yesterday for about $950. The same pairing in Coach is about $600.
Examples: I bought DCA-MSY F class a few weeks back for $220. Coach was $130. Coach now is higher than what F was when I bought it,
I bought DCA-LAX-IAD yesterday for about $950. The same pairing in Coach is about $600.
Apr 5, 2016, 2:32 pm
#229
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Could someone be kind enough to tell me what the seat availability looks like in Business for AA 918 on 9/6/16? Thanks.
Apr 5, 2016, 6:49 pm
#230
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Flying KOA-LAX on a Monday morning pretty soon -- any data points on KOA at all?
Apr 6, 2016, 8:02 am
#231
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Apr 6, 2016, 8:32 am
#232
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Was pleasantly surprised with an UPG this morning BNA-LAX (only 8 F seats, new 319). Booked the ticket on two days ago, and 1-way F was like $1300. Too much to justify so I booked Y. Last night, there were zero F seats available for purchase on aa.com
This morning received email with free UPG. Seemed like a miracle to me.
This morning received email with free UPG. Seemed like a miracle to me.
Apr 7, 2016, 8:03 am
#233
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW
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Hello all! What do you think the chances of CLT-FCO clearing on 4/16 (using SWU) - currently J6D3R6I0C0? Return already cleared, thank goodness!
Worse comes to worse, I can pop a couple Xanax in seat 9H in Y.
Thanks in advance!
Worse comes to worse, I can pop a couple Xanax in seat 9H in Y.
Thanks in advance!
Apr 8, 2016, 8:55 am
#234
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Apr 8, 2016, 9:21 am
#235
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Hi,
First post for a long-time lurker. I'm flying from EWR to NRT in June on AA. I have been monitoring (too closely) the release of any C inventory to upgrade from economy. While there has been on C released, I just noticed today for the first time that there are now 7 R class fares available. Specifically, AA 153 on 6/24 lists the available inventory as:
J7 R7 D7 I4 Y7 B7 H7 K7 M7 L7 V7 S7 G0 N0 Q0 O0
I have searched on this board as well as just generally and have not been able to find a definitive answer as to the suitability of R fares to upgrades. The flyerguide page lists R as
Other: EXP, 500-mile, and some Passenger Sales ('kiosk') Upgrades from Economy to Business on 3-class transcons and 2-class short-haul international flights (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America). Operational Upgrades.
Nothing really helpful with regard to my situation. I am content to let it play out and see when C inventory opens up, since right now (2.5 months out) there are still 23 available J seats. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
First post for a long-time lurker. I'm flying from EWR to NRT in June on AA. I have been monitoring (too closely) the release of any C inventory to upgrade from economy. While there has been on C released, I just noticed today for the first time that there are now 7 R class fares available. Specifically, AA 153 on 6/24 lists the available inventory as:
J7 R7 D7 I4 Y7 B7 H7 K7 M7 L7 V7 S7 G0 N0 Q0 O0
I have searched on this board as well as just generally and have not been able to find a definitive answer as to the suitability of R fares to upgrades. The flyerguide page lists R as
Other: EXP, 500-mile, and some Passenger Sales ('kiosk') Upgrades from Economy to Business on 3-class transcons and 2-class short-haul international flights (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America). Operational Upgrades.
Nothing really helpful with regard to my situation. I am content to let it play out and see when C inventory opens up, since right now (2.5 months out) there are still 23 available J seats. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Apr 8, 2016, 8:38 pm
#236
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Hi,
First post for a long-time lurker. I'm flying from EWR to NRT in June on AA. I have been monitoring (too closely) the release of any C inventory to upgrade from economy. While there has been on C released, I just noticed today for the first time that there are now 7 R class fares available. Specifically, AA 153 on 6/24 lists the available inventory as:
J7 R7 D7 I4 Y7 B7 H7 K7 M7 L7 V7 S7 G0 N0 Q0 O0
I have searched on this board as well as just generally and have not been able to find a definitive answer as to the suitability of R fares to upgrades. The flyerguide page lists R as
Other: EXP, 500-mile, and some Passenger Sales ('kiosk') Upgrades from Economy to Business on 3-class transcons and 2-class short-haul international flights (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America). Operational Upgrades.
Nothing really helpful with regard to my situation. I am content to let it play out and see when C inventory opens up, since right now (2.5 months out) there are still 23 available J seats. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
First post for a long-time lurker. I'm flying from EWR to NRT in June on AA. I have been monitoring (too closely) the release of any C inventory to upgrade from economy. While there has been on C released, I just noticed today for the first time that there are now 7 R class fares available. Specifically, AA 153 on 6/24 lists the available inventory as:
J7 R7 D7 I4 Y7 B7 H7 K7 M7 L7 V7 S7 G0 N0 Q0 O0
I have searched on this board as well as just generally and have not been able to find a definitive answer as to the suitability of R fares to upgrades. The flyerguide page lists R as
Other: EXP, 500-mile, and some Passenger Sales ('kiosk') Upgrades from Economy to Business on 3-class transcons and 2-class short-haul international flights (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America). Operational Upgrades.
Nothing really helpful with regard to my situation. I am content to let it play out and see when C inventory opens up, since right now (2.5 months out) there are still 23 available J seats. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Apr 9, 2016, 6:03 pm
#237
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Looking to book Monday late June, 9 or 10pm JFK-LAX for 3 passengers. Me (EXP) and one companion (no status) plus 3rd as a SWU. MCE currently empty, chances of upgrade? I'm guessing I should split the companion for best chance or is this a heavy elite day/time? TIA
Sorry, can someone move this to the right thread: 321T / Transcontinental JFK to/from LAX & SFO: Upgrade Success & Assistance
Sorry, can someone move this to the right thread: 321T / Transcontinental JFK to/from LAX & SFO: Upgrade Success & Assistance
Last edited by frudd38; Apr 9, 2016 at 6:13 pm
Apr 10, 2016, 12:41 pm
#239
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Is LAS- PHL Elite Heavy
Does anyone know if LAS- PHL is elite heavy? I'm debating burning a SWU on this flight. It's a red eye mid week. All aisles and windows are taken and only 5 seats left in F. I'm EXP but didn't book far in advance.
On another note, am I crazy to burn a SWU on a domestic flight? I have no idea if I'll use all of mine, but it's early. There is an option to use 15k miles and $75 co pay.
On another note, am I crazy to burn a SWU on a domestic flight? I have no idea if I'll use all of mine, but it's early. There is an option to use 15k miles and $75 co pay.
Apr 10, 2016, 12:58 pm
#240
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If you really want an F seat and have the miles, I'd use them and plunk down the $75 rather than blow an SWU on that route. Overnight eastbound flights tend to be very quick, there are no lie-flat seats, and food service is minimal. Unless you're saving up miles for a better award, I'd use 'em rather than an SWU any day.