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May 17, 2011 | 7:19 pm

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RonJon

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: Texas

Programs: UA 1K - 2 Million Miler, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, QF

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyC80

I hope you didn't buy the B fare specifically to avoid the co-pay if R wasn't available at the time of booking?

In my experience, the mileage upgrade is tough on the 752 in either direction because there are so few seats (and that was as a Platinum). I'm not sure of the exact number, but I'm probably <20% on mileage upgrades to Europe on a 752. On the 777/764....almost 100% on BF marketed flights.

Sorry to hear that about BF on 752s. i'm going to AMS via FRA from IAH and there are quite a few open seats on the 772. Return AMS-EWR is on a 752, there were 6 seats open up front when I booked but only one now. The 764 to IAH was full so thought I'd try my luck via EWR. Mileage upgrade on B ticket, Platinum.