Originally Posted by
nermaljcat
I recently flew SEA-SFO-LAX and had 1 checked bag (connecting to BNE).
I successfully upgraded to MCS on SFO-LAX for $35, but missed out on SEA-SFO (foreign CC issues on the website
).
When I checked in at SEA, the agent put me on the upgrade wait list (unsuccessful) and also waived the checked bag fee for the SEA-SFO leg.
So I was upgraded on one leg and ended up saving $15 on the total trip!
^
is it possible to upgrade over the phone? [as in couple hours before flight time] or is it only possible at gate right before boarding?