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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 1:05 pm
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HITconsultant
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: Former DL Diamond, now Plat. Marriott lifetime Plat. Former AA EXP
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Originally Posted by mmgm
The only catch is finding availability. Many people use expertflyer to be notified if/ when an upgrade becomes available.
I'd add that, mostly if you're interested in elite status with AA, buying economy and upgrading with miles/copay does not earn the 2x EQMs and 1.5x bonus miles that you'd earn if you buy business outright (http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/ea...s/american.jsp)
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