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Old Feb 8, 2019, 5:23 pm
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Originally Posted by JonNYC
Paying for Premium Economy (at a really good fare), flying in Premium Economy-- what a travesty.
disagree

he paid for EXP as well.
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Old Feb 8, 2019, 6:23 pm
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Originally Posted by footballfanatic

disagree

he paid for EXP as well.
No - he paid for the flights - miles etc are freebies given out by airlines.
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Old Feb 8, 2019, 6:46 pm
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Originally Posted by chicagoflyer1976
I agree as well - as along as premium economy prices stay where they are, I'd be more than happy to pay for PE, knowing it also likely limits the pool for people who will be requesting SWUs.
Agree also very much. Though Dave Noble has the right comment here, just book what ever J is available at good price and stop worrying about FF miles. Makes life so much easier.
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Old Feb 9, 2019, 3:18 am
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Originally Posted by chicagoflyer1976
I agree as well - as along as premium economy prices stay where they are, I'd be more than happy to pay for PE, knowing it also likely limits the pool for people who will be requesting SWUs.

me too.
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Old Feb 9, 2019, 3:19 am
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Originally Posted by Austin787
They could continue to allow both Y->J and PE->J upgrades using SWU, but prioritize PE->J over Y->J. So anyone who pays for PE will trump anyone paying for Y.
this is exactly what I want to happen.
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Old Feb 9, 2019, 4:30 am
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Originally Posted by Dave Noble
No - he paid for the flights - miles etc are freebies given out by airlines.
No, they are marketing tools designed to increase customer lifetime value through retention. Don't treat airlines like they are charities.
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Old Feb 9, 2019, 5:22 am
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Originally Posted by footballfanatic

disagree

he paid for EXP as well.
"Disagree" all you want, but you are likely to be very disappointed in the new world with that outlook.

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