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Old May 29, 2017 | 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Leigh1122
Hi, If I have a 90min and 80min connection at LAX & MIA respectively (AKL-LAX-MIA-BDA) booked on 1 ticket through same airline (AA), would I have a better option of requesting a cheeky upgrade at check-in(i.e. premium economy or business upgrade) or is it wishful thinking?
Are you seriously asking that because you have those respective times between flights you have a basis to request upgrades?
If you are, then to be polite about it - yes, you are guilty of wishful thinking.
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