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Old Jun 28, 2025 | 7:11 pm
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Originally Posted by YOWgary
Beginning in January, upgrade priority will be determined Ticketed Cabin > Status > Duel.
Is this only for upgrades that go to the gate? I like my chances, especially if I can choose fisticuffs at dawn, but if I have to fight someone 7 days out from an intercontinental flight, that could present logistical challenges...

Originally Posted by recreationaltimetraveller
I'm interested to see how SQC works with partner airlines.
Me too. I wish I knew more. I'm mindful of the fact that when they first brought out AQD, they basically gave the shaft to partner flying. I'm hoping they won't make that mistake again.

Too many unknowns at this point to speculate properly, especially with how credit cards play into it as well.
I wish I had more to share, sorry. I'm extremely confident in the veracity of the info I have, but I have very little.

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