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Old Nov 2, 2014, 3:14 am
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Originally Posted by capebretonboy
That's good to know. Does anyone have any experience with this? How many pax actually take NH up on the offer to buy up in oversold situations? Or does NH typically end up giving these away for free. If for free, do they off a complimentary upgrade to their *A Gold customers, perhaps based on fare class booked?
If given for free it will generally go to the ANA Diamond and Platinum members. Other Star Alliance Gold cards even coming after *S from NH. Though I have landed a couple of upgrades on my Scandinavian Airlines card, they are definitely rare and unlikely for partner Gold cards.
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