xray328

Hey guys. My wife and I are flying from Chicago to San Juan in a couple weeks. She really needs extra leg room after a recent knee surgery and can't bend it past about 70 degrees so we wanted to get on the plane as soon as possible. I know that sometimes the "pay at the gate" upgrade for the A1-A15 positions aren't always available. So I'm not sure if we should do early bird check in and then the upgrade at the gate? Would I be charged twice? Once for early bird then additional for the upgraded position at the gate? I just don't want to risk it either way.

I know the usual "You may also purchase the Business Select® Fare to guarantee receipt of an A1 - A15 boarding pass. Alternately, if you are a Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred or A-List Member or purchase EarlyBird Check-In®, we'll automatically reserve your boarding position before general checkin begins."

I know she can board earlier but there's only so many seats with extra room.

Thanks in advance!