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Old Jan 31, 2019, 8:11 pm
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sethb
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Originally Posted by stillontheroad
Just went to check on an upcoming trip and was offered the opportunity to upgrade with dollars or miles. I found the offer amusing (to say the least)

SDF to ATL (322 mile flight) - $649.30/60,400 miles

ATL to OMA (820 mile flight) - $106.30/9900 miles

OMA to ATL - $106.43/9900 miles

ATL to SDF - $84.93/7900 miles


Seems like a lot of miles/dollars to upgrade from SDF to ATL on the outbound!! Any reason other than load for the difference in the cost?
Load or expected load. Did you check how many F seats were available on each segment?
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