Want to know the in-depth concept of the upgrade program of American Airlines? So if you already make the American Airlines Reservations and wish to know about how to upgrade your travel class to Business or First Class, then here are the points which you should follow:

• You can upgrade your travel class to business or first class through the official website of American Airlines. You need to log in to your account, visit the “manage my trip” option and click on the “Upgrade Seats” option and upgrade your travel class as per your preference (If the seats are available on your preferred class).
• You can also take help from the customer service representative of American Airlines to upgrade your travel class into business or first class. You have to connect with them via a customer service toll-free number, which you can find on the official website, and provide them your required details to initiate the travel class upgrade process. 
• Upgrade on travel class can also be done at the airport. You can talk to the available airport official or can do it by yourself through kiosks (if available). 

Now, here are the types of American Airlines upgrades which you can initiate:

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Complimentary Upgrades:

If you are a passenger who wants to upgrade your travel class into business or first class and a member of AAdvantage elite, you will get a reward of complimentary upgrades on a less than 500 miles flight. The passengers who have membership of Platinum Pro Elite and Executive Platinum will get the complimentary reward on the flights between Canada and the United States of America, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. 

Systemwide Upgrades:

The members of Executive Platinum Elite will get the advantages of Systemwide Upgrades. They will earn annual upgrade benefits that they can use on American Airlines all over the globe. 

500-Mile Upgrades:

The members of Gold and Platinum AAdvantage Elite earn a total of four 500-miles upgrades. You can purchase these upgrades for only $40 from the elite members whenever you want. If American Airlines flight booking for you, you can connect with the officials to get details about the upgrade types. 

Mileage Upgrade Awards:

Passengers can use their rewarded miles to upgrade their travel class into business or first-class in American Airlines and also in partner flights globally. 

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