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Jan 23, 2019, 8:09 pm

#710

kv99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by findark

If your goal is to maximize E(number of upgrades) and don't care how the party may be split between cabins, I would check in right away and split the PNR. Note this will split the PNR for any downline travel, and may cause your party to be separated in the case of upgrades or IRROPS.

Thank you so much for the info! If they don't clear in advance and want to go on the standby list they HAVE to have their PNR split right? there's really no choice at that point.