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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 8:36 am
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TSparky
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SoCal
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors LTDia, Marriott Plat
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Originally Posted by HLCinCOU
Hehe, yeah that's cause guys like me (18k EXP) figure we're hosed otherwise and shell out the $75/15k to jump you on the list ;-) I pulled that move successfully twice this year on that LAX-DFW route. Pretty much any mid- or transcon with a lie-flat I'll go ahead and ask for the miles/copay waitlist right after I book.
Waitlisted an SWU on LAX-DFW for today and the complimentary upgrade booked at 100 hours. Go figure...
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