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Old Jul 10, 2019, 1:33 pm
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EuroFlash
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: AY+ Platinum / FlyingBlue Gold
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Originally Posted by intuition
So I called in and it seemed like a very regular request, no hesitation on how to handle it. They can produce a reservation confirmation too and it can be pulled on MMB. Itinerary clearly states "RESERVATION WAITLISTED, BUSINESS (U)"

Interesting observation was that they don't charge taxes until waitlist clears, and I guess this means they must process waitlisted awards a bit earlier than the T-37 hours used for upgrades. (I think she told me the cut-off-time, but I didn't hear it well enough)
Correct. Taxes will be charged once the waitlist has been cleared. You will then receive an email and have got about 4 to 5 hours to pay. Once you pay the ticket is issued instantly. The award flight waitlist clears 7 days before departure latest from what I've been told.
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