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Feb 20, 2013 | 2:20 am

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lin821

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Originally Posted by wizard669

Would you please explain how upgrades work and what should be our strategy?
Since we don't know what airline we will use, I assume it will be star alliance, it usually more or less the cheapest option.

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Originally Posted by wizard669

How does it work usually? We should have economy tickets in certain upgradable class, correct? Status on Star alliance, united or need specific airline? If I understand correctly, only one of us needs miles and he can upgrade all of us, correct?

This master thread may give you some ideas:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...rs-thread.html

You may also check out each individual airline's website and see how their upgrades work. For instance, you can find types of UA upgrades on UA official site:

MileagePlus® Upgrades Overview

Also noted:

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer

Unless otherwise specified, upgrades are subject to availability.

Last edited by lin821; Feb 20, 2013 at 2:31 am Reason: adding a link

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