American Airlines Keeps Selling Upgrades Until Boarding, So Why Keep Chasing Elite Status?

Major U.S. carriers are continuing to sell discounted premium cabin upgrades until shortly before boarding while their elite members wait for those same seats. Today, I want to take a closer look at the practice, with particular focus on American Airlines. I understand why AA or any other carrier wants the money, but…

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