American Pilots Get First Class Upgrade Priority (viewfromthewing.com)

American Airlines' 2023 pilot contract places deadheading pilots at the top of the upgrade list when they check in, within 24 hours of departure, ahead of top elites. United gives pilots first class at booking when available and Delta provides the highest cabin on redeyes and flights of three hours or longer preceding an operating flight. American's policy is less generous than both, but more visible because pilots upgrade at the last minute in uniform.