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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 3:21 pm
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Collins
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Silver, SPG Gold
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Originally Posted by sweetkiddddo
The introduction of last minute fare buy ups really changed the upgrade game, especially for Platinums. It basically allows people to cut the upgrade queue for as little as $100-200. If you're looking for transcon upgrades on a low fare, you can pretty much forgetaboutit these days!!
Yep. I can't get upset I suppose as they are trying to increase revenue where they can but for $100 (esp if you didn't pay much for your fare in the first place) we're going to see lots of line-jumping.
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