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What is an AA 500-mile upgrade?
An American Airlines 500-mile upgrade is the certificate used to upgrade any elite status passenger to business or first class on select domestic and local international routes. You need 1 500-mile upgrade for every 500 miles of travel.
What will happen to my 500-mile upgrades?
American has eliminated 500-mile upgrades At that time (later in 2022), all existing 500-mile upgrade stickers will be converted into 250 Loyalty Points each toward 2022 status qualification.
Can I use 500-mile upgrades without status?
You must be a current AAdvantage elite member to use the 500-mile upgrades you earned as an elite. If you lose AAdvantage elite status, you won’t lose your 500-mile upgrades. But, you won’t be able to use them until you regain elite status.
Are 500-mile upgrades transferable?
American Airlines elites can use their 500-mile upgrades for themselves and up to one companion traveling with them on the same flight.
Can you use 500 mile upgrades on award travel?
Five-hundred-mile upgrades can’t be applied to award flights unless you’re a top-tier Executive Platinum elite. These elites get free upgrades on award flights — even on economy Web Special awards.
How many miles does it cost to upgrade on American Airlines?
500-mile upgrades can also be purchased by elite members for $40 per upgrade, or 40,000 miles for eight 500-mile upgrades. Non-elite members may not purchase 500-mile upgrades (although they may purchase regular upgrades).
Can you ask for an upgrade at the gate?
And especially don’t ask if you don’t have status on the airline. And once you get to the gate, don’t bother those agents with upgrade requests. Most larger airports have gates with screens that show where travelers are on an upgrade list, and most times, the premium cabins check in full.
Can I use 500 mile upgrades on award travel?
AAdvantage Executive Platinum® members can use complimentary 500-mile upgrade benefits on AAdvantage® award tickets for travel within North America on American.
Can I use my 500-mile upgrades without AAdvantage status?
For each unused 500-mile upgrade certificate, AAdvantage members will automatically receive 250 Loyalty Points. It might seem counterintuitive to be excited about an airline taking upgrades away from its members, but as I mentioned, I can’t use these 500-mile upgrades without AAdvantage status.
How do I get a 500 mile upgrade on American Airlines?
Earning 500-mile upgrade certificates is very straightforward — Gold and Platinum AA flyers earn four upgrades for every 12,500 Elite Qualifying Miles earned with American Airlines, between Feb. 1 and Jan 31 of each year. And anyone with American Airlines elite status can also purchase them for $40 each.
How do I track my 500-mile upgrades?
Track your 500-mile upgrades 1 In your AAdvantage account wallet on aa.com or the app 2 By calling AAdvantage Customer Service at 800-882-8880 3 By calling your dedicated AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum or Gold number More
Can I use my 500-mile upgrades on flights to Hawaii?
The good news is that it’s not just for flights within the continental 48 states. You can use 500-mile upgrades on flights to Hawaii and between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America. One important restriction to keep in mind: You can’t use 500-mile upgrades on basic economy tickets.