Originally Posted by jimmyw9
I am flying internationally not domestically
Doesn't matter. AA still screwed up:
Q: Can I buy a fare that does not require the co-pay?
A: Absolutely! Full-Fare Economy Class tickets (booking codes Y and B) continue to be upgradeable with no co-pay and with lower mileage levels for the applicable Upgrade Award. Full-Fare Business Class tickets (booking code J) are also upgradeable with no co-pay.
For a B ticket, you should have been charged 10,000 or 15,000 miles per way for the upgrade, not 25,000 miles and $250.
Mike