Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
If you look at the page, you can see that for upgrade from economy, the valid classes states
■Full-Fare Economy with published fares booked in Y (excluding Military or Government fares)
and that B is no longer listed as an upgrade class from economy . The table used to be less clear and also allow B, but no longer lists B
Regardless, in order to upgrade, it is necessary to rebook onto the AA flight number and B is no longer offered by AA so cannot convert to B.
Also., there is no partner award upgrade for within North America , only for North America to either of Europe, Africa ( via Europe ) or Indian Subcontinent/Middle East
Ok, now I'm getting a headache.
"Regardless, in order to upgrade, it is necessary to rebook onto the AA flight number"
Where is this coming from? The AA page says:
"Use your AAdvantage miles to upgrade on American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia flights* for yourself or anyone you designate."
"*Includes travel on codeshare flights marketed by American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia and operated by any of the three carriers."
That certainly sounds to me like BA-marketed and AA-operated is allowed. Or, for that matter, IB-marketed and BA-operated, or l...