Originally Posted by
JenGal
The possiblity of a free domestic upgrade for elites does include flights to/from Hawaii in UA/CO programs, with the exception of flights from DFW that have CO business/first. (+EWR flights?)
- AA offers free upgrades from any fares for EXPs to/from Hawaii including flights from DFW and ORD. Other AA Elite would have to use their 500 miles stickers.
For OP it could be more cost effective to get Business/First awards using FF miles than using miles for upgrades.