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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: FRA/STR/NUE
Programs: BA, LH, KL, EY, IHG, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Radisson
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If you are not succesful with the bid for upgrades and you do have AB miles, definitely try again at the airport ticket desk before the flight. There is quite a chance that an upgrade might be available on the day of flight with some addtl. miles for the sameday upgrade, but still for an OK amount of miles IMO.