Can you upgrade your seats on American Airways if you have no miles ?

Question

Meaning can you just ask at the check in desk , if so does anyone no how much it will cost ?

Answer 1

Sometime if they have not sold all the seats in first class, and you are extremely nice at the check in counter and you make reference to upgrading, by either asking about it or something they can and sometimes will upgrade you free of charge.  

I have done it a few times.  I asked about first class, then kinda shied away at the cost of it, and to my delight when I got on the plane there I was, in first class.

Answer 2

American will also take money-cash or credit card-for the fare difference.If you don't want to pay the difference, please don't ask the gate agent.

Answer 3

If they have room to upgrade you, and you have the money, no problem.  Cost will depend on the flight.

You need to ask American.

Answer 4

Sure, it'll literally cost you hundreds of dollars. But think about it: Wouldn't they rather give it to an American AAdvantage member, someone who flies with them multiple times a year?

If there are none of these people on the plane and you want to shell out 4 or 5 times what you paid for your ticket, then go crazy.