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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 5:59 am
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Originally Posted by JCBR
.......I don't understand why they do that either. The seat was empty = no revenue. Surely even $500 is better than zero ?
It is the age old conundrum though. If passengers know that cheap upgrades are going to be available on the day of the flight, why would they buy the expensive tickets in advance?

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