Is it possible to see the upgrade list in advance?
Feb 27, 2023, 8:32 am
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Feb 27, 2023, 1:38 pm
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@ the bottom of the page, there is a tab "wait list" It shows the initials of pax on the list in the order that they are eligible. In the upper right hand side, in red and small font the # of available seats its shown (as noted, a new feature).
Feb 27, 2023, 1:57 pm
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Also keep in mind that what you can see in the app is the airport waitlist, and pax will not show up on this list until they check in. So the list will generally look different at T-6 hours than it does at T-1.
Feb 27, 2023, 9:08 pm
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Feb 28, 2023, 6:21 am
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Load factors are completely different than upgrade waitlists. I would think that's something AA would keep available only to revenue management and those with 'need to know' authorization.
Feb 28, 2023, 9:17 am
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I’d say it wouldn’t matter because the upgrade lists at Checkin T-24 and T-12 can change drastically as not everyone checks in at Checkin time.
OP ; Just check the waitlist on the AA app ; the closer to departure the better of an idea you’ll have.
Feb 28, 2023, 7:21 pm
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OK, maybe the wrong choice of words. They can see the u/g waitlists ahead of the general public.
Mar 1, 2023, 7:53 am
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So much for the least privilege concept. But I know this is AA and their IT practices may not be in line with modern standards....
Mar 1, 2023, 8:02 am
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The phone agents, at least on the EXP desk, used to be able to see the SWU waitlists. They weren't supposed to tell you where you were on the list but once or twice I persuaded one to tell me. One said "if I were you I'd be pleased with my chances". I have no idea whether the agents can still see them. I suspect not, as the system most of them now use has been pretty dumbed down.