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Old Mar 29, 2022, 3:36 pm
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vasantn
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Originally Posted by LuizMiranda
To expand on my first one, I'm assuming no upgrades on award tickets unless you are EXP correct?
Yes.

Originally Posted by maxwellh
Was that rule in place for 2021 travel (for 2022 qualification)? I requalified EXP in July last year (via cc spend & bonuses) while only flying a dozen or so segments. I did not receive any additional SWUs in my account at that time. . .
No, it wasn't. However, you could only receive the Elite Choice Rewards if you earned your status the old fashioned way (no extensions, waivers, promos, or challenges), although I believe there was one promo that was an exception.

Originally Posted by maxwellh
Wow. Of course it would show your progress for status qualification under "Promotions." <<rolling eyes emoji>>
Yep, makes about as much sense as showing your MM balance on the Activity page.
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