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Old Sep 21, 2012, 7:18 am
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Jasper2009
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Originally Posted by jfishma
Thanks! This is super helpful.

I have one other n00b question. If I check the "eligible for upgrade" box and it shows me flights that have an upgrade available, they will upgrade me when I book my ticket (and not wait until 4 days before)? I am unclear! Right now, it's showing that the YUL-FRA flight has seats available for upgrade (a blue square) with my Elite status.
Only if you buy a Latitude fare you can upgrade at time of booking (assuming there´s availability indicated by a blue box)

To answer your other questions:

- forget about the LH option as you´d have to purchase a B or Y fare + use miles + find a flight that has business class award availability (booking class I)
- upgrades with Expedia bookings are possible at the T-4d window if the flight is booked as an AC flight number
- if it´s booked as a codeshare flight, you can only request the upgrade at the airport
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