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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 9:15 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Are AA FAs allowed to upgrade nonrevs on board? Could the "friend" have been an AA employee? That could make a difference. [For instance, DL FAs aren't allowed to upgrade elites on board, but they can upgrade nonrevs if seats are open.]
I was under the assumption that NO flight attendants can upgrade anyone and it's solely at the discretion of the gate agent.
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