American Airlines is making it harder for its most loyal customers to score one of its most coveted perks.
American Airlines said on Thursday that beginning August 25, elite AAdvantage members traveling on several of American’s longest domestic routes, including select transcontinental flights and trips to Hawaii, will no longer receive complimentary upgrades from economy to business class.
Instead, eligible travelers will be upgraded to premium economy when seats are available.
The move also affects routes including New York to Los Angeles; Boston to San Francisco; Dallas-Fort Worth to Honolulu, Kona, and Maui; Phoenix to Honolulu; and Chicago…
