This isn’t living up to the blog motto of living the first class life at coach prices, but it IS living the first class life at business class prices…

If you’re flying to London, American Airlines is offering a complimentary upgrade to first class from semi-discounted business class fares. Full details here, with instructions on how to book it on aa.com.

The fare basis code for this fare is DUP — much like the Y-UP fares that seat you in first class under an economy class booking code on domestic flights. But be warned: these aren’t the cheapest fares you’ll find, so the value proposition is questionable. But if you’re booking a business class trip anyway…

(Thanks Todd!)

Related:
- Reader mail: Why are there no Y-UP fares to Europe or Asia?
- More tips on finding discounted first class fares (Y-UP, Q-UP, etc.)