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Old Jan 13, 2023 | 5:07 pm
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Originally Posted by fumje
I don't think that part was in question. It looks like the uknown was whether platinum and lower should waitlist instruments on B fare, when PZ isn't open at booking. ...
Was responding to
Originally Posted by leftysauce
.... As for the priority of PlusPoints vs Instant Upgrade in PN, I'm 60% sure PlusPoints still wins.
Originally Posted by leftysauce
What I meant is the priority of GS applying PlusPoints vs GS/1K Instant Upgrades. PN is indeed always ahead of PZ but both of these scenarios clear into PN. 60% is my confidence level not per actual observation lol.
Plat was not the issue (other than an earlier mention of no Instant Upgrade waitlisting

Originally Posted by fumje
I agree with above, that for Platinum and below, instrument likely helps. For 1K, it is the case we are all familiar with, where it definitely hurts.
There is no waitlisting for a B Instant Upgrade for Plat, so clearly applying PlusPoints will improve a Plat's chances.

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