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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 4:06 pm
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siliconflyer
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Originally Posted by BER Flyer
European Airlines never had a policy for "free" upgrades for elite flyers like the US counterparts. Why should they? Their reasoning always was "if you want to sit upfront just pay for it ( cash, miles, certs )". Is there another market somewhere in world that offers free upgrades to elites?
Also, as noted here before the upgrade in europe would be for better service only, not for a better seat.
I should consider myself extremely lucky in that case. got one of those - free UG on a regional to AMS last week. I will however, not expect miracles for my next month's trip to Europe. Thanks Ber
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