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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 8:13 pm
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Originally Posted by popfly
Don't forget that using a eVIP or using miles+copay will trump complimentary upgrades. However, I would never burn an eVIP or use miles+copay on the flights that the OP has listed...
That is not correct. These come from different inventories, and the inventory for SWU/miles is available before that for stickers. In that sense, there is a better chance. Within the 100-hour window, though, it depends upon which inventory is available first.

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