What's the longest first class upgrade standby list / waitlist that you've ever seen?
Sep 2, 2019, 5:27 pm
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Not the longest I've ever seen by was very surprised to see 71 passengers on the UG list for an A319 on a Wednesday evening from DFW > ORD last night. I was booked on a D fare but one upgrade did clear into 1F. I would never have thought there would be that many elites on a a non-hub-hub route, especially in AA's home.
Nov 4, 2019, 4:32 pm
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Last Sunday, UA 727 the 1:10 PM 777-200 from SFO-IAD. 79 on the upgrade list. As a Platinum on an H Fare trying to use an RPU I was #16 
Nov 4, 2019, 4:48 pm
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Last Sunday, UA 727 the 1:10 PM 777-200 from SFO-IAD. 79 on the upgrade list. As a Platinum on an H Fare trying to use an RPU I was #16
For a hub-to-hub, 79 listed for a 739 would not be unusual.
Nov 4, 2019, 8:45 pm
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My friend took IAH-ORD last week. She was #5 (1K on an H fare) of 139. I can't confirm the equipment type she was on but when searching for IAH-ORD flights I only see 737s and A319/320s. I don't see the 763 any longer but it's possible that's what she was on.
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Nov 5, 2019, 6:37 am
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My friend took IAH-ORD last week. She was #5 (1K on an H fare) of 139. I can't confirm the equipment type she was on but when searching for IAH-ORD flights I only see 737s and A319/320s. I don't see the 763 any longer but it's possible that's what she was on.
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Dec 5, 2019, 6:15 pm
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Let's have some fun! What is the longest upgrade list for flights within 24 hours?
I will start with UA 639 ORD-SFO tomorrow (Friday, 12/6). It currently has 81 people on the list
I will start with UA 639 ORD-SFO tomorrow (Friday, 12/6). It currently has 81 people on the list
Jan 5, 2020, 3:59 pm
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221 economy seats. Flight is still U9 and has 11 seats free on the seat map so probably a few less than 221 economy passengers as the moment.
So call it 85% of economy with some level of status...
So call it 85% of economy with some level of status...
Jan 5, 2020, 4:00 pm
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What the heck is going on in LAS?!
the only time ive seen something similar was when i was on one pf the very first flight from ORD to IAH after hurricane Harvey in 2017. i think almost everybody on that flight was eligible...
the only time ive seen something similar was when i was on one pf the very first flight from ORD to IAH after hurricane Harvey in 2017. i think almost everybody on that flight was eligible...
Jan 5, 2020, 4:03 pm
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Jan 5, 2020, 4:04 pm
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