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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:31 am
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Originally Posted by Lucifer UK
I have to say, I really do not understand these KUP fares at all, despite having tried a few times. Am I right in saying that they (KUP and YUP) are like full-fare economy tickets with an upgrade supplement, and that since so few people actually pay for full-fare First in the US that you enter the cabin ahead of all the AA Platinums / OW Sapphires etc who would be auto-upgraded anyway?

And as per the earlier question, where do I book them / identify them?
On aa.com, there is usually an option called "Instant Upgrade" that is another name for KUP or YUP!

They have a specific fare class as well, I think it is P, but I am not sure
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