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Old Nov 5, 2009, 3:55 pm
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channa
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Originally Posted by Steph3n
Oh yes, about a 5% chance of upgrade on domestic routes overall, significantly increase your chances if you pick routes strategically.
5%? He said he made Silver, not Platinum. j/k



Originally Posted by folsomfella
Upgrades are, as I'm sure they are with most folks, what I'm most interested in. Any tips on what to do or how to maximize my chances? I almost always fly out of Sacramento to Houston and connect from there.
SMF-IAH is relatively easy. Chances are better on off-peak days/times and on planes with larger F cabins.
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