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Old May 23, 2017, 8:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Zorland
Do the upgrade fees qualify under the 5x for airfare? I assume the answer is "no", but this will affect which card gets charged so I'm hoping to confirm.

Specifically (in case it matters), this would be the co-pay in the miles+copay upgrade for UA.
I can't speak for that, but I would guess it will qualify for 5x. I have had a cash upgrade for a UA flight, as well as a contribution to my United Gift Registry, both code for 5x.
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