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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 9:15 am
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enpremiere
 
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Originally Posted by dugknight
It's part of the reason I gave up striving for EXP every year and just flying for fun. So fun, but the stress got to me! My flight is back to J0 for Thurs and it really doesn't look good. Weird how it can go from J0 to J7 over night, then back to J1. Coach is pretty damn full too, so that's what worries me.

Any way to upgrade for cash or miles to PE when checking in or anything like that? It's been a while since I've done all this and all the rules have completely changed. I didn't even know they had PE when I booked this flight or I would've booked directly into it. In fact, the only 2 seats left on the whole plain are in W. Ugh.
Depending on your budget, you could call and see if you can upfare to W ahead of any visit the airport. In the same call you ask about confirmable mileage space just in case they see it. It may help to inquire at every step along the way too (from airport check-in to lounge to gate).
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