Lowest Down the Upgrade List as an EXP
Nov 17, 2022, 7:30 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2022
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 949
Lowest Down the Upgrade List as an EXP
I thought we could share experiences of how far down the upgrade list we've been as an EXP. Today would definitely be my record. So far (flight is this afternoon) number 11 out of 62. (Luckily I'm in a PE seat). That beats about a month ago when I was number 7 on a list of about 55. Both were MIA/DFW/MIA flights on a 788.
Of course, no surprises with upgrade offers and at times more competitive domestic F fares. Although IIRC the app offer was over $900 (one way).
Of course, no surprises with upgrade offers and at times more competitive domestic F fares. Although IIRC the app offer was over $900 (one way).
Nov 17, 2022, 7:36 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Roswell, GA
Programs: AA EXP 2.8m,Lifetime PLT, Hilton Diamond, IHG PlLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 3,193
as a EXP based of the ATL... in the past 2 years of domestic travel... most of my upgrades have cleared.. but
twice on the list as #2 of 8 or 9,.. which cleared before I even got to the airport...
twice on the list as #2 of 8 or 9,.. which cleared before I even got to the airport...
Nov 17, 2022, 7:49 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,515
I think the lowest I’ve ever been is #8 on an award ticket PHX-LAX.
My normal spot is #1 on all my normal routes to LAX, PDX, RDM, & OGG.
EXP with 340k LPs at the moment and based in PHX.
My normal spot is #1 on all my normal routes to LAX, PDX, RDM, & OGG.
EXP with 340k LPs at the moment and based in PHX.
Nov 17, 2022, 9:17 am
#5
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 2,094
Usually I'm in the top few people, but recently I didn't show up on the upgrade list at all after I did a confirmed same-day flight change and figured that it wasn't worth the hassle of waiting in line at the ticket counter at the airport to be added, since first class had checked in full. But once I boarded, the great flight attendant moved me up to an open seat in row 1.
Nov 17, 2022, 9:48 am
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,268
I was 14 once on DFW-LHR. This was probably 2014 or thereabouts and the only missed longhaul upgrade I've had.
I was chatting with the FAs during the flight and they mentioned that there were several CKs in the back as well.
I was chatting with the FAs during the flight and they mentioned that there were several CKs in the back as well.
Nov 17, 2022, 10:31 am
#7
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 83
Lowly Plat Pro
Lowly Plat Pro here....a few weeks ago I was on a DFW-GSP flight (on a normal plane) on a Wednesday morning and was something like #22 for upgrade! Needless to say, I didn't get it. But flying home on Saturday evening, no problem. ;-)
Nov 17, 2022, 12:14 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Programs: WN A-List, AA EXP, Hyatt Top Tier (definitely NOT a Globalist), National Exec Elite
Posts: 491
I have low 200s LP and am based at an outstation. I was as low as #8 once, am usually #2-5. Without fail, if I’m #2, one UG will clear. If I’m #5, four will 🙄
New service is always a good way to secure the UG. I’m at the AUS AC now, we have new nonstop AUS-SRQ service starting today. My UG came in at 100 hours, and there are still 3 FC seats and no one on the waitlist at T-60
Even the lady at the ticket counter was surprised. I said, two bags to Sarasota - “via Dallas or Charlotte” umm… “via here” 😜
New service is always a good way to secure the UG. I’m at the AUS AC now, we have new nonstop AUS-SRQ service starting today. My UG came in at 100 hours, and there are still 3 FC seats and no one on the waitlist at T-60
Even the lady at the ticket counter was surprised. I said, two bags to Sarasota - “via Dallas or Charlotte” umm… “via here” 😜
Nov 17, 2022, 2:37 pm
#14
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SLC
Programs: AA CK, Marriott Lifetime Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 225
As a SLC EXP, I clear most upgrades at the 100 hour window. Most connections (through DFW) I'm 1 or 2 on the list. 383K LP (90% from flying). I've twice cleared upgrade from DFW-LHR J -> F using eVIP/SWU as well.