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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 8:58 am
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riteshraja
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Originally Posted by gamehendge2000
Although this thread got closed down, I like the fact that they have not been releasing upgrade seats until a few hours before the flight, as opposed to the 100/72 hour windows. I've recently been buying tickets day-of or day before, and this has allowed me to snag upgrades I would have lost out on.
+ for me as well. With the upgrade priority based on time of upgrade I have less of a chance since most of my tickets are purchased 1-2 weeks out. I am all for them releasing upgrades close to 24 hours and doing away with the 100 hour non-sense.
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