Originally Posted by
djkyyc
Both.
If you don't win the upgrade bid you are still sitting in preferred seating.
If you do win the upgrade bid and get moved up front then you will be refunded your preferred seating fee.
Didn't know I'd be refunded the preferred seating fee in that case. That's great news.
Do you know if preferred seating fees remain the same whether purchased ahead of online check-in, during online check-in or at the airport?