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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 8:45 am
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Originally Posted by JetAway
However, if you haven't been receiving many upgrades lately you'll hardly notice. Just remember, you can always board "early" by selecting a seat in the rear of the plane (and you're more likely to have an empty seat next to you than in the "premium" section).
Sort of true. I find it better to check in at 24 hours, and grab the exit rows that an upgraded Plat just had.
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