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Old May 5, 2018 | 11:59 am
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Originally Posted by Pottertown
Hi there!
I’m pretty sure I’m the victim of unspoken fine print. But I upgraded two flights last year at the airport with the states and explicit purpose of getting the increased mileage accumulation to make 35k for this year.

Im pissed, and I want what I paid for. But I’m worried the fine print will get me in the end.
You got what you paid for - A business class seat cheaper then booking business in advance.

It is pretty clear that with upgrades the rules of your original fare class do not change.
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