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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 11:31 am
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Not recently, but yes, when I was a general member, I was able to use miles to upgrade on United flights. However, with the UA's new practice of holding back award inventory, plus their planned implementation of new co-pay fees, it's really apples and oranges now.
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