Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Alexandria, VA, USA NW Platinum Elite Since 1999, United GoldMM, Hyatt Discoverist, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold, IC Ambassador
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I have also found that when I have not been automatically upgraded... VERY few times... that checking in early has helped me get to the top of the airport waitlist.