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Old May 19, 2011 | 3:39 pm
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Originally Posted by jhayes_1780
Now, as far as on the day of departure it could be significantly cheaper (provided you are even offered a buyup).
Not cheaper than paying $500 for the upgrade copay. No upgrade for cash offer to/from LHR is going to be under that amount.

Too bad she bought an L fare. United used to allow you to upfare without paying the change fee but that went away years ago.
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