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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 10:57 am
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ericmc
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Originally Posted by IluvSQ
Just because the rules state that certain fares "may" be upgraded, don't assume that they "will" be upgraded.
We have experienced that probably 90% of SAUA attempts fail, either because upgrade space was not opened, or because
different airlines computers do not communicate properly about these upgrades.
You are probably better off buying a discounted Z or P fare instead of buying a higher priced Y fare and then playing upgrade lottery.
what’s the Z, P?
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