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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 1:41 am
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Scoob72
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Originally Posted by cxfan1960
One of the requirements for instant upgrade is the sponsor must be on the same flight as the passenger. I was once at the check-in asking for upgrades for my wife who was traveling. The check-in agent said I couldn't sponsor as I was not flying with her, and she didn't have enough AM in her account. I did see that in the past, but I am not sure if that requirement still exists as I cannot find it now.
cxfan1960 - many thanks for this additional piece of information and I'll certainly remain alive to that. (It never fails to surprise me how far-reaching -- even if possibly well-motivated -- the quirks and foibles of each respective FFP can be. )

All the best.
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