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Old May 26, 2009 | 10:29 am
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QRC3288
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Originally Posted by bcflyer11
Hey everyone,

I'm new to FlyerTalk but am enjoying it thoroughly so far!

I know that upgrades from economy to business class using Asia Miles are restricted to a few booking classes. For my upcoming flight from HKG to JFK, I have a V economy class ticket--and I know that this is officially not upgradeable. Is there any way to work around this restriction? I'm a Silver member if that helps.

Thanks!
You can pay the fare difference to H or K (if available), and then use miles to upgrade. Or pray that Y is full, and there aren't many DMs/GOs/ etc etc on the flight so you get op-up.
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