How quickly do SWU / eVIP upgrades post?
FT: SWU / eVIP balance now available online (Jan 29, 2009) Purchased Upgrades (LFBU) These upgrades may be available for purchase at the airport if all elite and award upgrades have already been accommodated. Domestic upgrades are priced at $45 per 500-mile block and are offered at self-service kiosks only. International upgrades are priced at a flat rate of $500–1000 and may be offered at self-service kiosks or at some international ticket counters. All passengers and fares, including award tickets, are eligible. Wiki: Upgrades: Load Factor Based Upgrades AA.com: Confirmed Upgrades (LFBU) FT: LFBU: Non-elite, space-available / kiosk upgrades (consolidated) Operational Upgrades (op-up) Operational upgrades (op-ups) are very rare, but may occur on oversold flights, particularly on international routes. Gate agents are not obligated to give priority for operational upgrades to elites or high-fare passengers, as their primary responsibility is on-time departure, but they may do so as a co
