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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 6:57 pm
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Originally Posted by shadymg
I'm exp

I have an award travel booked to Sao Paolo in July in coach, and since I booked I now have a ton of miles. Curious if there's an option if I call where I can pay with more miles to upgrade my seat to business or first class? Or am I stuck?

Thanks!
Since you are EXP, you can basically exchange (no redeposit fee) your coach ticket for a first or business class ticket (with the requisite increase in miles), assuming they are available.
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