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Economy travellers like these hills! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upgrades

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'hills' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both natural objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for upgrades that I've seen before include "improvements to software" , "Increases status or improves quality" , "Promotions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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