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Apr 25, 2018 | 8:16 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tryathlete

will I improve my chances (move up on the waitlist rank) if I fareup inside the 24 hour window?

Honestly, I don't know. If the ticket is reissued, it will probably drop the upgrade request entirely, and if it isn't I'm skeptical it will update the code on the PNR. I definitely wouldn't risk it without solid confirmation.