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Old Feb 26, 2012, 5:27 pm
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Often1
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Originally Posted by ELAL
What's wrong if a loyal frequent flyer knows that when a flight is overbooked he will be chosen to be upgraded?!
Because that loyal FF is less likely to purchase J if he thinks he has a good chance at a freebie. And, the only way to know whether he's got a good chance is if the carrier hands out the freebies to pax based on status.
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