Originally Posted by
Nik_Jr
Could I buy another (refundable) ticket on my own name again, to see if bidding is open, make a bid and see if I get it?
In case I get it, can cancel the mile upgrade to F and get the needed status miles...
no, the duplicate check will trigger and cancel one or the other ticket.
//Edit: just read again... the duplicate check will not kick in right after booking the ticket but in a batch schedule. So if you beat that in time... it might work.