American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
2 sourcesHeat 1.8Updated Aug 7
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
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American Airlines will eliminate free upgrades from economy to business class for elite frequent flyers on its longest domestic routes. The change makes it harder for loyal customers to access one of the airline's most valued perks. The policy affects upgrades on some of American Airlines' longest domestic flights.
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American Airlines is making its best free upgrade harder to get
American Airlines is making it harder for its most loyal flyers to receive a free upgrade from economy to business class on long domestic flights.