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Dec 3, 2014 | 9:16 pm

#288

beckoa

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Originally Posted by Westcoaster

I assume the fare you're currently selecting is in the Coach Lowest column. You could try going over to the left margin under Upgrade Fare Type and clicking on the last button for U MVP Gold Guest. Then try putting the fare listed under Upgradable Lowest in your Cart and see what class it is -- usually a K fare when I select it.

Someone else may have a more elegant approach but this may get you the fare you want.

This ensures K or higher- but omits G&T fares (IIRC they earn on AA).

Wish AS and AA would rectify earning R class & O class fares.

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