Originally Posted by Fr8Thrust

For those who’d like it, here’s a break down:

AA: First priority on own-metal, after AA&WO on other, travel companion, now upgrade eligibility and travel planner. $75 employee + $50 each dependent annual. Max yield fare is $30 for dependents.

DL: Same priority as DL/DGS on own metal or connection (EV & OO have own-metal priority), after DL/DGS/9E on mainline, ZED fares, upgrade eligibility, and Travel Net. $50 for everything annual. $150 intl service charge plus dependent Yield Fares.

They both include Parents, Partners, and Kids.

Note: Dependents traveling with you on DL do not get your priority, unlike mainline. Always nice to see a DL employee’s dependent get First on CP, while I’m stuck in the jumpseat.

Secret on AA: Sometimes by mistake, and to your advantage, they clear all AACs first, if it’s an AAC operated flight.