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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by m3red
Isn't it when it passes to airport control at t-72 hours?

I have a flight I want to upgrade to F that I am waitlisted for - its over in Y and J but I guess they won't confirm until 5 days out like last time so they can then sell our J seats which may or may not be more likely than selling the F seat.
Nope - airport control has nothing to do with the upgrade emails, it's all ordered centrally by DXB. Don't forget most airport control is outsourced anyway, so I think EK don't want to let any external contractor anywhere near revenue
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