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my company keeps the milage for the VIPs.</font>
How is this possible? The miles accrue to the traveller, not an organisation.
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Is it possible to purchase a membership through the airlines that allows you first class upgrades.
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You'd have to be flying on expensive fares (full/Y where there may be competitive First for full fare in certain markets) if you don't have status on US. And even then, you may be behind status travellers in the upgrade pcking order.