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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 8:48 pm
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Science Goy
 
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You should check the fare rules, but typically:

- "Business Special" is a nonrefundable business class ticket.
- "Instant upgrade" is officially an economy-class ticket but comes with an automatic bump to J or F. In cases of irregular operations (cancellations, etc) you might be subject to a downgrade without full compensation (see Xero's post below).

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