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I try and pick those flights that I feel Ill have a better chance that the UP will occur, but I also have in mind that it Wont. thusly I will book a flight where I can grab the Exit Row.

If the UP or Battlefield occurs Great , I got a bonus if not I got Exactly what I paid for a Coach seat. I dont expect the EUA to clear at the 5 day period or much before T-3. if it does Great

As usual if FC is needed then get it by either paying with $$ or Miles if possible. For a free UP just be prepared that if it happens it will happen on Flight date and a few hrs before the Flight. Then when ones EUA passes and you werent UPed no disappointment

I just booked a flight having already requalified for Plat I was hoping to jump Ship but CO had the best timing with the least layover times at a Hub and no MD-80s. Was gonna fly UA but w/o status and having to take 4 bags (2 each) that would have been an extra $260 for both of us for bags alone. So CO it wil be