Can someone explain to me why I need 500 mile vouchers in order to be considered for an upgrade on AA? Seems stupid when you don't have to do that for United and Delta.

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AA is terrible in so many ways. And yet I fly them every week...

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Because AA is one of the worst run companies in America, and easily the shittiest airline. Do a status match to delta and get with the program

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In theory it helps to rationalize when to request the upgrade and result in less competition. You earn them too. I have 108 but get my comps as EP these days. So will have them available for companions or when I drop back down to Plt

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American has too many high-status flyers?

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You can argue the same for the other airlines.

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Apparently not

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It helps people who want to get upgraded on a specific flight, but screws everyone who flies everyweek

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It allows everyone to get upgrades when they value them most. Same idea as bidding for classes in many MBA programs.

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I duno about you guys, but one benefit of remote work is not having to listen to fellow consultants complain because they didn't get upgraded or they had some silly travel issue. 👍

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