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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 4:38 pm
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anc-ord772
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Originally Posted by jetsfan92588
I am on an award from pit-lax non-stop on monday night. i know they won't let me upgrade using instruments, but am I out of the pool for op-ups as well? also, if there are by chance open F seats and no one on the upgrade waitlist, would it be at all possible for the ga to u/g me into f if i offered to use an instrument? would it even be worth asking them? thanks
You are not out of the pool for op-ups, but there have to be several factors in your favor. Do keep in mind the GA will pass you over for non award elite/high fare passengers first. Even with empty seats the GA will most likely keep it unoccupied rather than take your instrument. Of course if you don't ask you already know the answer. YMMV

P.S. GS can use instruments to upgrade award tickets.
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