Question: Plat upgrades

Good evening!!

Are AA plats upgraded only on full fare? Or are they also upgraded on discounted fares? Just for the sake of this question, assume I have no 500-mile upgrades. Thanks!!

~Efilon87

 

Both. You'll need the 500 milers unless you're an EXP. edit[if you pay Y, you can get the upgrade automatically if there is space, but would be much cheaper to get a discount fare and buy the stickers]

 

So Id have to book in Y/B and use 500-milers to get an upgrade?

 

I edited the earlier post. If you buy Y you won't need the 500-mile upgrades. You can get the full scoop here.

 

Thanks!!

 

As PLT, no 500-mile upgrades = no upgrades unless you use some other instrument like miles+copay or happen to get an LFBU offer at checkin.

 

You can use the 500-milers on any paid fare, so far as I know.

 

Correct.

 

PLT/GLDs on Y/B fares do not need to use 500 miles certs, as noted above. It's a comp upgrade, just like EXPs. They are eligible on any other fare class though.

 

Good to know. Thanks everyone!!

 

Also, as a Plat would the change/cancel feel be waived for revenue tickets? Or is that an EXP benefit?

 

That's not an elite perk at all. It's a component of the fare, eg choice and choice plus or fully refundable fares.

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