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Old Apr 4, 2022 | 1:39 pm
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Originally Posted by hotscot
Please note, I've never done this.
Can I pay for a flight and upgrade using miles?
Would I still get the award miles if doing so?

Thanks.
I'm no expert in the minutaie.
You get status PQPs for the cash purchase (and for the copay if any), the mileage upgrade would not change that nor change the award miles (based on the purchase PQPs)
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