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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 7:58 am
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jsmith50
 
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Originally Posted by azeckel
It totally depends on your travel pattern whether or not it will make a huge difference in your upgrade %. .
+1 this...

If your regular flying is on medallion-heavy routes, the difference between GM and PM can be huge for upgrade percentage. However, if you've done well with upgrades as a GM, it may not be worth the effort, i.e. buying MQMs or making a MR, to qualify!
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