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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 3:57 am
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graraps
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Originally Posted by wanaflyforless
But keep in mind that even on this airline the upgrades are space available and cannot be counted on.
Over the past 3.5 years, my upgrade success rate (even as a silver to begin with) on said airline has consistently been over 90%. Only a couple of routes have a high enough concentration of elites that would put your u/g at risk.

Originally Posted by wanaflyforless
Also very important is that this airline does not have a modern business class product. It is outdated and inferior to most of the big players today.
Only true for longhaul. Intra-Europe, it's quite possibly the best business class product available (a lot better than the big 3).

Originally Posted by wanaflyforless
Lastly, this benefit is only for those who have top tier elite status on that airline.
Everyone gets it for European flights. For intercontinental, out of the 3 tiers, only silvers have to pay a small amount of miles for the upgrade.
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