economy
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
TL;DR
- American Airlines is ending free coach-to-business class upgrades for elite frequent flyers on certain long-haul domestic routes.
- The change takes effect on August 25.
- Elite flyers will now be upgraded to premium economy instead of business class on these routes.
- This move aims to increase airline revenue and profits by offering fewer high-fare seats for free.
- Specific routes affected include JFK to LAX, Boston to San Francisco, and several routes to Hawaii.
- Elite flyers who purchased premium economy tickets or upgrades are still eligible for complimentary upgrades.