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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:51 am
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JDiver
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I've done exactly this. You're only a valuable commodity to AA whilst they are actively seeking volunteers. Once you have accepted the offered terms, there's no incentive to negotiate further.

Originally Posted by yuel
I have done it, but I ask before taking the vdb
Originally Posted by mmjaysee
You only have leverage to ask prior to agreeing to volunteer. I've been rerouted and/or upgraded but only because I asked for it prior to volunteering.
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