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Old Mar 13, 2012, 10:27 am
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Quasiconvexity
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, AA Plat
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Originally Posted by sbm12
Where both status-based and instrument-based upgrades are possible the instrument-based ones take priority. Within the category of instruments (including miles, RPUs and GPUs) status still matters. And these priorities should be reflected in the list at the gate.
Is there a ranking of instruments as well? I am currently waitlisted using a CR1 (W fare) - in that case, will I be trumped on the waitlist by other 1Ks using miles to upgrade, for example?
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