{"id":1617,"date":"2026-08-06T23:15:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T23:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interstatemovingexpertss.com\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2026-08-06T23:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T23:15:32","slug":"american-airlines-will-stop-upgrading-elite-flyers-to-business-from-coach-on-long-domestic-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interstatemovingexpertss.com\/?p=1617","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>In this article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>AAL<\/span><span><button><\/button><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><button><span><span>Follow your favorite stocks<\/span><span>CREATE FREE ACCOUNT<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>American Airlines<span><span><button><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/span> elite frequent flyers have to say goodbye to the free coach-to-business leap on several long-haul domestic routes.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/interstatemovingexpertss.com\/?p=1615\">Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starting Aug. 25, American said it will stop putting frequent flyers with elite status on the upgrade list for business class on some of its transcontinental and Hawaii routes. They&#8217;ll be put on the list for a complimentary upgrade to premium economy instead.<\/p>\n<p>The change is the latest sign of how American and other airlines are working to give fewer high-fare seats away to increase revenue and profits. Getting an upgrade overall has become tougher on many flights with more and more customers paying up for pricier, roomier seats.<\/p>\n<p>Routes that include the upgrade to premium economy instead of business class are New York&#8217;s John F. 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