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Old Sep 13, 2025 | 8:43 am
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Originally Posted by HkCaGu
Not yet SDC window, 41 hours away from my KHH-NRT-LAX. Both segments are now PZ, but now I want to do NRT-DEN-LAX instead of nonstop. KHH-NRT is still PZ2. NRT-DEN is PZ9. App and web say $35 extra but I fear it will mess up the upgrade. I desire the extra PQF, and using LAX PL. I don’t care if DEN-LAX is cramped.

So should I… (1) Pay $35 then wait, then call in if needed? (2) Just call in and maybe pay $25 extra? Or (3) Wait until SDC and change flights? (KHH-NRT J is booked 7/13 and 4 CPU wait list. They should be upgraded the same time as OLCI so I may lose my window seat.)
If both legs have PZ, your MUA should clear immediately. If you’ve already cleared, I’d try calling, to see if you can pay the fare difference and preserve the existing MUA. If you haven’t already cleared, the change is likely to mess up the upgrade, and you’ll probably need to reapply.

You won’t be charged the $25 fee — that only applies to new bookings, not to changes.
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