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American Airlines limits elite upgrades on nine domestic routes
American Airlines will change its AAdvantage upgrade policy from August 25, limiting complimentary upgrades on nine domestic routes to premium economy instead of business class. The Times Now report says the current…
The Story in Brief
American Airlines will change its AAdvantage upgrade policy from August 25, limiting complimentary upgrades on nine domestic routes to premium economy instead of business class. The Times Now report says the current policy allows members with main cabin tickets on three-cabin flights to move directly to business class when seats are available.
Affected routes include New York JFK to Los Angeles, New York JFK to San Francisco and Boston to Los Angeles. Some Hawaii flights are also covered. On two-cabin domestic flights, elite members can still upgrade from the main cabin to first class. The airline told USA Today that the change follows its expansion of premium economy on more domestic routes.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest reactions may cast this as the end of elite perks or, in the other direction, a harmless cabin reshuffle. Neither view captures the practical effect. Frequent flyers on the nine routes will face an extra step between economy and business, while travellers on two-cabin aircraft keep the existing benefit. The fair test is simple: after August 25, how often do eligible members receive premium economy seats, and how often are business-class seats left unfilled?
Source: timesnownews.com
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