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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 11:44 pm
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BOB W
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Originally Posted by beckoa
I'm sure AS would like you to spend more miles, but this is uncompetitive compared to other carriers. Plus, it is annoying when you are flying in coach with empty seats in F
My last two int'l trips, OZ and EU had one segment in Y at booking. In both cases I was told that I was priority listed for the UG. In both cases I got the UG weeks to months in advance. 75K status helped, I am sure.

It sucks to have long haul J with a Y segment interrupting the experience.....
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