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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 4:08 pm
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Originally Posted by hungarianhc
Yeah but why would it be cheaper than the "instant upgrade to main cabin select" fares?
My first thought is that there are some company policies that prohibit booking into a premium fare class, even if the fare is cheaper. The "instant upgrade" class may book into a permissible bucket for various company policies.
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