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Old Jun 22, 2017, 11:37 pm
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Originally Posted by warrenw
Noticed something about my Oct 19 flight. Upgrades to first are blocked. Buying first outright, while technically doable, doesn't show a seat map. I'm starting to think that maybe they are accelerating the schedule of retirement and maybe the last flights will be moved forward.
It certainly would not surprise me. Honestly think they probably would get rid of them even faster if they could.

A bunch of lip service is given, but sadly I doubt they would actually be giving the Queen of the Skies the worthy farewell she deserves.
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