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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 4:40 pm
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Originally Posted by saltspring
I'm wondering if checking in exactly 24 hours ahead maximizes the chances of being offered a last minute upgrade. If not, when does? Does the price of the LMU offer increase as the departure time draws closer? My next flight is from Victoria to Nagoya, Japan on Friday, April 6th - the leg I'm wondering about regarding a last minute upgrade is obviously the YVR - NRT leg.

Also, is the upgrade button obvious, or is it hidden in a corner or something and apt to be missed if one is not looking carefully? I've never purchased one before, so I don't know.
The button is obvious.

As to the best time to check in...every minute in the T-24 window, flip a coin.

The first time the coin comes up "heads", check in. That will maximize your chance of being offered a paid upgrade.
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