Originally Posted by Lootsy1031
For a domestic mileage-based upgrade, from coach to first class, on a two-class aircraft, you should be looking for "A" class.
Here's a brief summary of the fare codes on AA, as I understand them:
A = Upgrade from coach to first on a domestic 2-class flight, using miles or VIP.
C = Upgrade from coach to business, using miles or VIP.
R = Upgrade from coach to business, using e-upgrades (500-milers). This class will not show up until 100 hours before departure (not even as R0).
X = Upgrade from coach to first, using e-upgrades (500-milers). This class will not show up until 100 hours before departure (not even as X0).
T = Free coach ticket using miles.
U = Free business ticket using miles.
Z = Free first ticket using miles.
Hope that's helpful.
I think it would be great if you had s seperate thread to explain these codes and answer any questions. This is the real important stuff pre travel