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Old Nov 30, 2018 | 1:53 am
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Originally Posted by Gelksy
Thanks, yes I meet all of the conditions that is why it is particularly puzzling. It’s a good job that I wasn’t hoping to book a flight with 13 hours notice - as I’d have now missed it given how long it is taking to resolve.

Thanks for the tip tip on emailing the team - I did last night, no response yet. Fingers crossed.

If the key benefit isnt offered it does suggest yet another degredation in the benefits Platinum status offers.
I would book with another airline instead. Paying full Y fare sounds expensive.
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