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Old Sep 2, 2021, 10:35 pm
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FlyerDigits
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
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Originally Posted by wahoyaho
I have some question abou the ticket prices?

Sometimes I see Premium Class Upgrade more expensive than Main + cost of actually selecting Premium Class seat
or First Class Upgrade more expensive than First Class seat

Is there any point in selecting the upgrade in these cases?
I would say not usually, especially for the first class scenario (outright first class purchase earns more EQM & RDM). One exception type scenario I can think of is if an elite member wants to try to increase their standing in the first class upgrade queue (status level, then fare class).
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