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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 7:30 am
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BusTrav8yrs
 
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Originally Posted by inthecloud
WFBF, right? What about want free upgrade, buy in advance?

I hate being #1 on the upgrade list as a DM and watching seats disappear due to FCM and IRROPS. I'd rather get upgraded in advance, and I understand that waiting until last minute to purchase voids my opportunity for advance upgrades. I'm okay with that.
+1

You got a seat. They usually make at least one F seat available up to the gate if possible for last minute sale.

So because you can't pick your seat it is not a valid benefit for customers who have given 15+ grand a year in business.

If you want to have plenty of open seats in F fly united.
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