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May 8, 2018 | 7:48 am

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RogerD408

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Originally Posted by Finsup72

Does anyone know if I can apply to a SWU to a flight that is on a 24-hour hold? The flight I'm looking at is C1, but I'm not ready to purchase yet, so I'd like to put the flight on hold, but confirm the Y --> J upgrade while it's still available.

I have done that AND even had the SWU clear before the ticket was purchased! I don't know if they have "fixed" the problem, but I'd get the SWU applied if only to establish your place in line with like status holders.

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