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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 2:21 pm
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Originally Posted by cactus47
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I paid for a preferred seat. When looking at the seat map again, I got a good offer to upgrade to F ($160 on a transcon). If I take that, do I forfeit what I paid for the preferred seat? Or can I apply it to the F upgrade (or get it refunded)? I called in and the agent said the value would be lost. Is she right?

Thanks!
Agent is right. When you voluntarily change your seat, even to a higher class, any previously paid fees are forfeited.
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