2016 Chances of Upgrade Clearing and Availability (consolidated)
Feb 11, 2016, 8:56 am
#106
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA ExPlt, AAdmirals Club, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 47
I flew this flight last month; expert flyer about 30 hours out showed availability and I called and manually added the SWU. Return on 154 cleared about 3 days out.
Two weeks ago AA started really releasing upgrade space. I booked same 153/154 for early March and SWU cleared at booking.
As stated above, the date you purchased/requested SWU will probably determine if the upgrade clears. Fridays is one of the harder days to clear SWU on outbound flight.
Checked Expert Flyer and Monday 2/29 shows C2, but all other nearby days are C0.
Two weeks ago AA started really releasing upgrade space. I booked same 153/154 for early March and SWU cleared at booking.
As stated above, the date you purchased/requested SWU will probably determine if the upgrade clears. Fridays is one of the harder days to clear SWU on outbound flight.
Checked Expert Flyer and Monday 2/29 shows C2, but all other nearby days are C0.
Feb 11, 2016, 9:03 am
#107
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
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Feb 11, 2016, 10:57 am
#108
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 11
Thanks for the help,
Would I have a better chance going through Dallas on AA 175
Sorry for posting in the wrong forum
Would I have a better chance going through Dallas on AA 175
Sorry for posting in the wrong forum
Feb 11, 2016, 11:37 am
#109
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: AA - EXP 2MM+, Marriott PLT, UA, National Exec
Posts: 495
It might be a better shot in the long run, but you'd have to pay change fees and could also have a higher fare as well. Also, consider there may be other EXPs on 175's wait list ahead of you since you will be added to the bottom with new timestamp.
Good luck.
Cheers.
Last edited by msv777; Feb 11, 2016 at 11:48 am
Feb 14, 2016, 3:19 am
#110
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Rockville, MD
Programs: Alaska-MVP100k; AA-Plat; HH-Diamond; Hertz Pres
Posts: 415
Waitlisted SWU on AA732 CLT-LHR for 3/29.
Return AA104 cleared at booking time (yesterday).
Any take on chances for upgrade clearing on the outbound?
Thanks in advance.
Return AA104 cleared at booking time (yesterday).
Any take on chances for upgrade clearing on the outbound?
Thanks in advance.
Feb 15, 2016, 4:31 pm
#111
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: Avis Trump. Costco Exec. SPG PLAT PREM-90. WN A+/CP. AA SLV. Nat EE..
Posts: 456
Howdy,
I'm a newer PLT to AA. Usually when I fly I'm direct booking to the front of the plane but I didn't this time so I've got a bit of newbie anxiety. 2/18 AA291 JFK-MCO. I booked today at probably T-74. Are my chances basically nonexistent using stickers? Thanks
I'm a newer PLT to AA. Usually when I fly I'm direct booking to the front of the plane but I didn't this time so I've got a bit of newbie anxiety. 2/18 AA291 JFK-MCO. I booked today at probably T-74. Are my chances basically nonexistent using stickers? Thanks
Feb 15, 2016, 5:36 pm
#112
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP. HHonors Diamond
Posts: 185
AA Plat
Upgrading with miles and $ on an O fare
4/21 FLT 137 DFW to HKG
4/24 FLT 138 HKG to DFW
I called in and am on the wait list.
Oddly, since I did that, I get
"We couldn’t display trip details
Please contact Reservations"
On the website, but I can see the reservation in the mobile app. I did call reservations and they said the reservation is fine and they see the upgrade request.
First time doing this, any thoughts on my odds of getting the upgrades?
Upgrading with miles and $ on an O fare
4/21 FLT 137 DFW to HKG
4/24 FLT 138 HKG to DFW
I called in and am on the wait list.
Oddly, since I did that, I get
"We couldn’t display trip details
Please contact Reservations"
On the website, but I can see the reservation in the mobile app. I did call reservations and they said the reservation is fine and they see the upgrade request.
First time doing this, any thoughts on my odds of getting the upgrades?
Feb 15, 2016, 5:50 pm
#113
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DCA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 947
It could happen, but it's not a sure thing. EF shows F4 and 4 open seats, with 5 seats taken in MCE (I think?).
Feb 15, 2016, 5:54 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DCA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 947
There are 18 seats open in J, and almost as many occupied in the front part of Y. Some of those latter will not have SWU requests, but then more J seats will likely sell closer to departure. It's a toss-up.
Feb 15, 2016, 5:59 pm
#115
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: Avis Trump. Costco Exec. SPG PLAT PREM-90. WN A+/CP. AA SLV. Nat EE..
Posts: 456
Thanks. I'm one of those MCE seats. Don't remember how many of those were taken when I booked but 4 sounds about right. There seemed to be more available MCE seats than I expected (probably because quite a few ExPLTs already cleared? Too bad MCE doesn't get free booze like their Delta equivalent and they get Woodford but I'm sure that's been discussed about 473825 times before.
Feb 15, 2016, 7:57 pm
#116
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: AA Exec Platinum/MM, DL Gold/MM, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,977
Feb 16, 2016, 2:32 am
#117
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Thatcham, UK
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 470
I am travelling in 4weeks time, is there any point me requesting upgrades?
I'm a BA Silver, no AA status.
I am travelling on 4x 777-300 in J, LHR-JFK-GRU-JFK-LHR.
So, any point? Or will I be lowest of low on list
Current seats:
March 12th outbound (missing from image below)
I'm a BA Silver, no AA status.
I am travelling on 4x 777-300 in J, LHR-JFK-GRU-JFK-LHR.
So, any point? Or will I be lowest of low on list
Current seats:
March 12th outbound (missing from image below)
Feb 16, 2016, 5:02 am
#118
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: Avis Trump. Costco Exec. SPG PLAT PREM-90. WN A+/CP. AA SLV. Nat EE..
Posts: 456
Well to my surprise I cleared last night. Now shows three open F seats (I immediately changed my seat to aisle) so I guess I was the only PLT that cleared. I'm surprised I figured this would be a fairly busy biz route.
Feb 16, 2016, 5:22 am
#119
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 110
AA 37 MAD-DFW First Class upgrade chances
Hello,
I'm an EXP ticketed on AA37 from MAD-DFW on Sat Jun 11. We're ticketed in J and have requested a SWU for two (2) passengers for First Class on a 777-200. Anyone with Expert Flyer willing to look this up and provide any insight? Many thanks if so!
I'm an EXP ticketed on AA37 from MAD-DFW on Sat Jun 11. We're ticketed in J and have requested a SWU for two (2) passengers for First Class on a 777-200. Anyone with Expert Flyer willing to look this up and provide any insight? Many thanks if so!
Feb 17, 2016, 5:28 am
#120
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 10
Any use?
I am AA platinum and feel like the 500 mile upgrades are all but worthless to me. I have attempted to upgrade on every flight I have taken since earning status and have not gotten cleared on any of them, except for one 45 minute flight, BOS - PHL, and that flight ended up being canceled. I've already flown 19k+ miles this year, with not a single clearing. My upgrades are just stockpiling up (I have 26 right now). Do these ever actually go through or are they just basically useless and aimed at giving the appearance of positive perks.