Quote Originally Posted by Rangerrk View Post
Flying JFK-TYO 4/12-4/21 and would like the best chance to Biz or PE. I can route through DFW/ORD/LAX.

Thanks for your help.
Welcome aboard Rangerrk

Getting First/Biz/PE is hit or miss. These days getting an upgrade comes down to good timing, a good internet connection, carryon only and a whole lot of luck. That 24 hours before flight, numbers can change wildly. I’ve seen upgrade lists jump from a few to 20 pax long (upgrade at the kiosk/LFBUs). But sometimes the planets do align, you look up at the gate screen see that check mark next to your name, walk up to the counter and the GA smiles and says “I got you an exit row”. *wink*

I would say DFW probably has better odds just because of more flights *wink*
To paraphrase Damon Runyon – Firs/Biz is not always to the Platinum/Gold traveler, but that’s how smart money bets.