American and Alaska increasing Codeshares

Looks like AS is wanting to expand their cooperation with AA.

Not sure if this exactly helps anyone with their mileage accounts but still news nonetheless.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-airlines-alaska-airlines-expand-150000083.html

 

I'm afraid upgrades on AA will become even more impossible to get.

 

Why? This changes nothing for upgrades.

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Agreed. This article doesn't mention anything about upgrades.

 

"Elite Level Mileage Plan members have access to preferred seating when traveling on American Airlines"
So, I guess it will only affect Exit seats (which is the best "upgrade" I usually get).

 

AA and AS do not have reciprocal upgrade benefits for elites. Only AS and DL have that. So yes, only your coach seats are in danger.

 

But this is true of the agreement now, so nothing is changing.

 

I just see this as a way to increase my odds of a VDB voucher