Recently switched from AA to United bc of a hub change. I got a status match through United and now am getting upgraded much more frequently than I was on AA. Does United just upgrade more often?

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Or is it just coincidental? I’m premier Gold on United and Platinum on American. This is the first time I’ve ever gotten upgraded so I’m curious how it works

Probably just luck as you're competing against less people for the same upgrade after changing hubs. AA only offers complimentary upgrades on flights less than 500 miles for platinum, but requires stickers for domestic upgrades over 500 miles. Whereas UA offers complimentary upgrades for Gold on all domestic flights. Upgrades get processed relatively the same for both carriers based on tier status.

Were you requesting upgrades using stickers for every flight over 500 miles and the upgrade never clearing? My experience as an EXP was an 80% upgrade success. When I dropped to Platinum, I had to get very selective with my upgrade requests due to limited stickers. Even then the upgrades only seemed to clear during non-peak travel.

United upgrades more. No silly 500 mile this or that, free upgrades based on status. American needs help taking care of their elites

In my opinion yes

United upgrades more, but upgrades with only Gold are incredibly rare.

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