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Can I upgrade at the gate if I did not pay for early bird?

Footsox1
Explorer C

Can I pay the $40 at the gate and upgrade to boarding positions A1-A15, if I have not paid for Early bird boarding when I booked my flight?  Let's say my boarding position is C50 (becuase I did not pay for early bird).  I can then upgrade to A1-A15 by paying the $40 at the gate?  Thanks for your help.

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Re: Can I upgrade at the gate if I did not pay for early bird?

basslaw2010
Frequent Flyer B
Solution

In short, yes. (Generally those who have purchased EarlyBird don't purchase upgraded boarding at the airport because you don't need both, but you still can). If there are any boarding positions available between A1 and A15 then you will be able to purchase upgraded boarding at the airport; you don't have to first purchase EarlyBird to be able to purchase upgraded boarding.

Re: Can I upgrade at the gate if I did not pay for early bird?

chgoflyer
Aviator A
Solution

If available, yes. Be aware that the fee for Upgraded Boarding is $30, $40 or $50, depending on the particular route.

Re: Can I upgrade at the gate if I did not pay for early bird?

Footsox1
Explorer C

Thanks for all the replies.  I appreciate it.