American’s New International Premium Economy Will Begin as a Free Upgrade for Elites


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American's international Premium Economy is a significant upgrade from standard economy -- and for a while, their best passengers will be able to try it out for free.

American Airlines plans to launch an international premium economy product later this year -- the first of its type on any U.S. carrier -- and while American brings its booking systems up to speed, the cabin will be free for elite customers. The service is planned for American's new Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner aircraft, which is slated for delivery later this year. Multiple publications reported last week that the t