Originally Posted by
Arsey00
Other people more expert than I will likely chime in soon, but I can give you a start.
1) basically Same Day Change is a Y offering. You weren't denied your first class seat, as you could have had your first class seat on your original flight. Voluntary changes do not protect you in first in the same way that an Invol change would.
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Actually, I believe that applies to upgraded tickets and not paid.