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ctdubl07 Jan 17, 2025 10:54 am


Originally Posted by ctdubl07 (Post 36819237)
Im 90 Day out from LHR flight. Seat map shows No Biz seats sold. (EF shows no C upgrades as well) Ive attached a SWU to ticket.
This is about as favorable conditions as I can imagine at this point.

Thoughts on clearing?

If I had bought the seat, it would only be about $1200 more so I know that sounds like Im being cheap but I basically waste SWU every year thru non-use so Im trying to get something "back" from AA for a chance....

I went back in and "tested" the day for mileage redemption and see alternative BA flight (ORD/LHR) for saver rate of 57.5 so I guess I could rebook and apply SWU.

FlightNurse Jan 18, 2025 7:10 am


Originally Posted by ctdubl07 (Post 36823813)
I went back in and "tested" the day for mileage redemption and see alternative BA flight (ORD/LHR) for saver rate of 57.5 so I guess I could rebook and apply SWU.

How much in taxes?

JJeffrey Jan 18, 2025 7:48 am


Originally Posted by FlightNurse (Post 36825665)
How much in taxes BA surcharges?

Fixed it for you.

theboss7593 Jan 18, 2025 11:54 am

01/25
LAX-DEN Cleared at T-27
LAX-PHL Cleared at T-12
ONT-PHX-EWR Cleared at T-25
LAX-JFK Cleared at T-25
JFK-LAX Cleared at T-25

5/5 for 2025 so far.

EXP 380K rolling.

FlyFreakquently Jan 19, 2025 3:05 pm

1/18/25 AA5430 BTR-DFW: Cleared with companion at T-26. 7 on list for 0 seats

1/18/25 AA2597 DFW-BUR: Cleared with a companion at T-26. 7 on list for 0 seats.

onebobobo Jan 19, 2025 3:34 pm

Any datapoints on using SWU for DFW-LHR? I was originally on the early flight (777-300) but moved to the later flight (787-9). Fewer J seats but I’d much rather have a 21:00 departure vs 16:00. Flight is in early February

Antarius Jan 19, 2025 6:06 pm


Originally Posted by onebobobo (Post 36829043)
Any datapoints on using SWU for DFW-LHR? I was originally on the early flight (777-300) but moved to the later flight (787-9). Fewer J seats but I’d much rather have a 21:00 departure vs 16:00. Flight is in early February

50 and 78 are usually pretty easy clearances, especially midweek. I'm on 50 in a couple of weeks and ny SO is as well the day before (we cleared months ago)

golfer20 Jan 19, 2025 6:28 pm

Sat AM LGA-DFW, paid J, two cleared off waitlist
Sun PM DFW-LGA, cleared for 2 at T-26 at J3 (!), three cleared off waitlist despite J0, 20ish person waitlist

EXP ~270k LPs. Surprised that was enough for #1 on DFW-LGA, might be because of MLK holiday

Lovetotravell Jan 22, 2025 1:08 pm

Book now and still receive status perks
 
Hi all,

I’m in a predicament, my status will expire in March (I’m a platinum member).

Will I still receive the perks on a flight I have planned in April, if I book the flight now before my status expires?

(I was hoping I would be on the upgrade list too but that’s a long shot lol)

Or will I not be able to choose a seat when I’ve made the booking?

has anyone been in this situation before?

Many thanks in advance!

SFOBayFlyer Jan 22, 2025 2:13 pm

GIG/GRU clearing
 
Hi all, I'm looking at flights from GIG or GRU on AA for the 19th of April. All flights to all US cities are showing zero SWU space. Any thoughts on where I'll have the best chance of clearing two people? Looks like there are lots of GRU to US flights on AA, but only one GIG (which is my preference, but I'm willing to fly to GRU to clear the upgrade). Thanks!

Antarius Jan 22, 2025 2:19 pm


Originally Posted by Lovetotravell (Post 36836733)
Hi all,

I’m in a predicament, my status will expire in March (I’m a platinum member).

Will I still receive the perks on a flight I have planned in April, if I book the flight now before my status expires?

(I was hoping I would be on the upgrade list too but that’s a long shot lol)

Or will I not be able to choose a seat when I’ve made the booking?

has anyone been in this situation before?

Many thanks in advance!

You will get baggage allowance as platinum. You can also select a seat now. Assuming there isn't a change to the equipment or you end up being rebooked etc. you will retain that seat.

You will not be on the upgrade list.

enviroian Jan 22, 2025 3:06 pm

There were 8 open F seats today Mia-IAH that the gate agent cleared T-5. Boy AA really trying to sell those F seats! There were 8 available seats 10 days ago so it’s not just like these seats opened up today. Thankfully I was #3 on the list.

EXP100 Jan 23, 2025 7:53 am

Last Saturday PHX/PSP CR7 upgrades were selling for over $400. Number one on a list of 15, no one cleared. Last night PHX/MIA 321neo, 2 cleared at the gate. P

TxDucky Jan 25, 2025 3:05 pm

Could anyone check for available C inventory on AA 240, 7/16/2025?

JJeffrey Jan 25, 2025 6:09 pm


Originally Posted by TxDucky (Post 36844501)
Could anyone check for available C inventory on AA 240, 7/16/2025?

Don't have all the AA flight numbers memorized so not sure what AA 240 is.


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