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Nov 1, 2017, 6:07 am

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FlyerBeek

Join Date: Aug 2002

Location: WAS/TYO

Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al

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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek

Just wanted to report that I had a great experience redeeming miles for a last-minute (same day) domestic JL award ticket last week for just 7.5k miles (the cheapest paid fare was $445 USD). Booked 5 hours before departure and ticketed almost immediately.

At check-in, I attempted to upgrade to Class J (1000 JPY or about $10 USD). My flight was full in Class J, but the JL check-in agent was able to switch me to an earlier flight will Class J availability (despite being on an award booking). Excellent use of 7.5k miles and $10, in my opinion!

-FlyerBeek

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Originally Posted by hatey

Did you get any miles from this upgraded award ticket? If you did, what's the EQD/EQM shown on this ticket?

No, I've never received posted miles for this or any other domestic JL award segment that I've upgraded to Class J.

-FlyerBeek