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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 10:30 pm
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Originally Posted by jrb CO
How soon after achieving EXP are the SWUs typically available? Have a couple trips planned that currently have Upgrade availability, but I will not gain EXP status for another 10 days. Anyone had luck changing miles + copay to SWU after confirmation, but before the miles / credit card are hit (which typically are not until time of travel)?
Once you hit EXP, SWUs typically become available after a few days. In my experience, when using miles + copay, the miles deduction and credit card charge occur when the upgrade clears.
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