text: This opaque price-your-own-upgrade trend is fueled in part by a young startup vying to redefine how upgrades and other perks are distributed. Plusgrade promises "a new chapter in merchandising and ancillary revenue" by increasing "its partners' revenue…through targeted upsell opportunities."
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  A question when 'Points' and 'Cash' are accepted for Upgrades. What difference would it make to the miles credited? Refer point, 'Travelers in Economy and Premium Economy are eligible to bid for the upgrade, and can also use a combination of points and cash. These upgrades will be processed after the standard miles-only upgrade redemptions.'