Question: how many frequent flyer miles to upgrade to first class on american airlines?
Answer: Elite members may also use miles to purchase 500-miles upgrades at the rate of 8 upgrades for 40,000 AAdvantage miles. Upgrades can also be earned by Platinum and Gold level AAdvantage elite members. For each 12,500 Elite Qualifying Miles flown, the elite member receives 4 500-mile upgrades.