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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by victairinternational
Not strictly the correct thread I know, but I am at LCY on the BA 4468 to DUB. When I did my standard 'is the flight full' question the check in agent told me there would be two gate upgrades. I assume these go to golds first (I'm
Silver) any tips on influencing my chances?
Not really. My one and only CW-F (so far) was as a silver so I wouldn't assume... that said I do seem to do quite well on short haul. Ex-LCY will be gold heavy compared to Gatwick for instance.

Nothing you can do to influence it, except (anecdotally) check in early and be the sort of person who looks like they might spend more, regularly, to get CE if they got used to it.
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