2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
Jan 14, 2016, 3:43 pm
#31
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Flying Sunday evening and Monday morning (YYZ-CLT-SJO). Monday morning flight (A320) cleared yesterday morning, more than 100 hours in advance. Sunday's segment (on an E175, 3/8 seats occupied) still not cleared. Have seven more segments this month but all are in premium cabins, two on Falgship A321s. Decided to use my last Feb2016 expiring eVIP to upgrade one of these from biz to F on one of them which cleared immediately. Expect that YYZ-CLT will clear by the time OLCI comes along, so should be 3 for 3 this year.
Jan 17, 2016, 4:28 pm
#32
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
Any experience with Flight 1248 the 5PM 773 MIA/LAX flight clearing as an EXP complimentary upgrade. This would be a Wednesday in the second week of February. Would using miles/copay be a much safer bet?
Jan 18, 2016, 12:56 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: DTW
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO
Posts: 1,719
Cleared all these flights at the EXP window for some mileage running this coming Thu/Fri:
DTW-ORD
ORD-BOS
BOS-PHL
SEA-DFW
I started using 2/16 soon to be expiring EVIPs for domestic transcons this month. Those were the leftover flights I didn't upgrade with EVIPs.
DTW-ORD
ORD-BOS
BOS-PHL
SEA-DFW
I started using 2/16 soon to be expiring EVIPs for domestic transcons this month. Those were the leftover flights I didn't upgrade with EVIPs.
Jan 18, 2016, 1:28 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Marietta, GA
Programs: AA EXP;SPG Gold; Priority Club Spire Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 796
8 segments as an EXP so far this year and batting 100%
Jan 18, 2016, 3:39 pm
#35
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DCA | DEN
Programs: AA EXP/2.9mm | Marriott LT Titanium 1.6k nights | NEXUS
Posts: 981
I have had 4/4 legs with successful complimentary upgrades so far. I am good to go for 1 of 2 more egs this Thursday, oddly enough the uncleared one is DFW-DEN which is usually cleared by this time. The flight is half-empty in coach, so I think there must be some in F that just popped for the instant upgrade on booking. For 644 miles not worth it to me.
Another thing I have noted in 2016 is no email notifications of the 5 that cleared so far this year. I just find out by checking the AA app or seeing on ExpertF Flyer that my coach seat has opened up.
Another thing I have noted in 2016 is no email notifications of the 5 that cleared so far this year. I just find out by checking the AA app or seeing on ExpertF Flyer that my coach seat has opened up.
Jan 18, 2016, 3:43 pm
#36
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 21
I'm just 1/3 for TATL SWUs in 2016 so far. Obviously small numbers, but doesn't bode well.
Jan 18, 2016, 11:26 pm
#37
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Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
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So my Friday flight from LAX-PVG has gone to J1 yet the seatmap still shows 20 empties, as before when it was wide open for sale. Seems odd to me... Ny thoughts?
Jan 19, 2016, 8:19 am
#38
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Scottsdale/NYC/NC & the Sky
Programs: AA Executive Platinum (3 Million Mile Club), Global Entry
Posts: 117
Not having much luck
EXP - upgrades posted T2 on the regional jet connections, no upgrades on main line yet.
On Friday was #3 CLT - PHX, top two cleared. On Monday was #8 PHX - CLT, have no idea if anybody cleared.
On Friday was #3 CLT - PHX, top two cleared. On Monday was #8 PHX - CLT, have no idea if anybody cleared.
Jan 19, 2016, 12:42 pm
#40
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 294
Generally, which Bay Area airport would give me the best chance of an upgrade from DFW?
Jan 19, 2016, 12:54 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2013
Location: LHR
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,033
If you're flying during peak business hours, then it doesn't really matter -- they're both gonna be pretty tough. Otherwise I've found SFO to be easier, probably because there are more flights -- I'm 6/8 on DFW <-> SFO in the past year, with the only two misses a Monday AM flight and Thursday PM flight. Others' experience may differ, though, my sample size isn't enormous.
Jan 19, 2016, 1:56 pm
#42
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: DFW
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If you're flying during peak business hours, then it doesn't really matter -- they're both gonna be pretty tough. Otherwise I've found SFO to be easier, probably because there are more flights -- I'm 6/8 on DFW <-> SFO in the past year, with the only two misses a Monday AM flight and Thursday PM flight. Others' experience may differ, though, my sample size isn't enormous.
Jan 19, 2016, 2:46 pm
#43
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Rockville, MD
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I am wait-listed for Y->J upgrade using SWUs for AA38 (MIA-LHR) on 2/3 and AA107 (LHR-JFK) on 2/11. Neither upgrade was available at booking time (which was late Nov).
Any thoughts on upgrade chances on either of these flights?
Any thoughts on upgrade chances on either of these flights?
Jan 19, 2016, 3:15 pm
#44
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: AA EP; HH Gold
Posts: 9
AA170 NRT-LAX Uprade on Jan 22
Hi everyone,
Does anybody know the upgrade availability to business for AA170 from NRT to LAX on January 22? I am executive platinum and requested SWU.
CX 520 HKG-NRT (Q)
AA170 NRT-LAX (Q)
AA170 LAX-SFO (Q)
I know that the first leg is not eligible b/c it's operated by Cathay Pacific, but it would nice to get an upgrade upgrade for the next two legs.
And one more question. If the system wide upgrade request is not shown on AA website, is this something I need to contact AA about?
Does anybody know the upgrade availability to business for AA170 from NRT to LAX on January 22? I am executive platinum and requested SWU.
CX 520 HKG-NRT (Q)
AA170 NRT-LAX (Q)
AA170 LAX-SFO (Q)
I know that the first leg is not eligible b/c it's operated by Cathay Pacific, but it would nice to get an upgrade upgrade for the next two legs.
And one more question. If the system wide upgrade request is not shown on AA website, is this something I need to contact AA about?
Jan 19, 2016, 3:26 pm
#45
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Outbound on the 3rd looks OK too. 15/37 in J are occupied, and row 31 exit where I camp out on that 777 waiting for an SWU has only 3 of 4 occupied.
If I could only pick one it would be AA38. The MCE on the 777W is pretty nice if thats where you are now. Good luck.