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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 10:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Exec_Plat
Gig- unless you are EXP, I suggest only buying a seat after you have confirmed upgrade space is available on AA. You dont want to pick a date, buy coach, request and upgrade...and wait all the way up until the day of departure to find out you didnt clear the wait list.
Thank you for the advice. It sounds like if I find a "C" fare on AA-metal or "W" on BA, I can upgrade it without a wait. I have no status with any airline, I only take a couple flights a year.
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