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Effective October 1, 2010 AAdvantage members may use AAdvantage miles to upgrade on American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia flights. Miles may be used to upgrade yourself or anyone you designate* at the time of ticketing.
Codeshare flights marketed by American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia and operated by any of the three carriers are also eligible to upgrade. In order to upgrade on a flight operated by British Airways or Iberia, your original ticket must be booked directly with American Airlines (via Reservations or AA.com).
Each one-way upgrade is valid up to three segments from an individual published full fare ticket booked directly with American Airlines.
- Full Fare Economy are published fares booked in Y or B (excluding Military or Government fares)
- Full Fare Premium Economy are published fares booked in W on British Airways
- Full Fare Business are published fares booked in J, D or R on American and C, J, D or R on British Airways
| To/From | To/From | Full Fare Economy to Premium Economy* | Premium Economy* to Business | Full Fare Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Europe | 12,500 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 35,000 |
| North America | Africa (via Europe) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| North America | Indian Subcontinent / Middle East (via Europe) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| Within Europe | N/A | N/A | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| Europe | Asia Zone 1 | 22,500 | 22,500 | 45,000 | 55,000 |
| Europe | Asia Zone 2 | 17,500 | 17,500 | 35,000 | 45,000 |
| Europe | South Pacific | 30,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Europe | Africa | 17,500 | 17,500 | 35,000 | 45,000 |
| Europe | Indian Subcontinent / Middle East (via Europe) | 15,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Europe | Central America / South America Zone 1 | N/A | N/A | 35,000 | 45,000 |
| Europe | South America Zone 2 | 22,500 | 22,500 | 45,000 | 55,000 |
| Asia Zone 2 | South Pacific | 12,500 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 35,000 |
*Upgrades on British Airways from economy are valid to premium economy where a premium economy cabin exists.
Upgrade requests can be made when you make your initial reservation or after you have purchased your ticket, but must be made prior to checking in.
To request an upgrade award contact Reservations or visit an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office. Service charges may apply. If you have already purchased a ticket and you wish to use a mileage upgrade award, please have your reservation details available for our reservation agent.
- All accommodations are subject to availability at the time the mileage upgrade is requested and mileage upgrade award seats may not be available on all flights or to all destinations.
- In some cases, additional restrictions and travel embargo dates may apply.
- Mileage Upgrade award tickets are subject to applicable taxes and security fees and may incur additional taxes as a result of upgrading to a higher class cabin.
View complete details on mileage upgrade award reservations.
**At no time may AAdvantage mileage credit or award tickets be purchased, sold or bartered. Any such mileage or tickets are void if transferred for cash or other consideration. Violators (including any passenger who uses a purchased or bartered award ticket) may be liable for damages and litigation costs, including American Airlines attorneys fees incurred in enforcing this rule. View complete Terms and Conditions.
