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Also: Check out this points-redeemable Rome resort September 23, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Learn how to upgrade your flight by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] Economy class is comfortable on most domestic and regional daytime flights, although I’m always excited when my elite status results in a complimentary upgrade. But upgrading to a premium economy seat or a lie-flat business-class seat is certainly appealing on long-haul flights. I often book [premium economy or business class]( when redeeming points or miles for long-haul flights. But upgrading tickets you’ve already booked is sometimes possible. For example, American Airlines is willing to sell me a paid upgrade to business class for $1,818 on an overnight flight from Munich to Charlotte this fall. I’d [earn Loyalty Points on the cost of the paid upgrade]( but if upgrade availability opens I can use a [systemwide upgrade]( that I’ve earned with my elite status or redeem 25,000 AAdvantage miles and pay a $350 surcharge to upgrade my discount economy fare to business class. But you don’t need to hold elite status to [upgrade a flight](. It’s also sometimes possible to upgrade award flights. For example, TPG’s Nick Ewen redeemed [Emirates Skywards]( miles for business-class flex award tickets from Athens, Greece, to New York City. But at the check-in counter in Athens, he was able to redeem 39,000 more Skywards miles per person to upgrade himself and his family to first class when he saw that space was available. Unfortunately, not every flight is eligible for an upgrade. For example, you may have fewer or no options to upgrade if you booked a certain fare code with restrictions or booked through a partner program instead of with the airline operating the flight. If you want to learn more about upgrading your flight, check out the following stories: - [How to upgrade to first class without spending a ton of money]( - [The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on American Airlines]( - [The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on Delta Air Lines]( - [The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on United Airlines]( - [Stuck in coach with no elite status? That upgrade might be cheaper than you think]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [How to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for maximum value]( The Delta Air Lines SkyMiles program gives you many ways to redeem miles. Here are the best options. 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