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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 2:04 am
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hjohnson
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Originally Posted by wineandroses
I want more control over the upgrade decisions than I'd expect with an auto-upgrade process. Auto-upgrade might work for single-segment trips, but it gets "interesting" as soon as you add more. For example, I have an upcoming YVR - YYC - IAH itin. I'll only upgrade on the first leg if I can do it on the long one. Coming back - I'll take an upgrade on the long leg even if I can't get the short one.
Or for me, I fly YVR-YYC-FRA, and won't waste the 3 points on upgrading the YVR-YYC segment.
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