Originally Posted by
BMGfan
So is it worth putting in the time to try and find YQ-less flights? I HAVE to use AC on an award to connect here in Canada.
Is it worth the time to try and minimize YQ or should I just accept it and find the flights that are the most convenient?
It is. Your short connectors on AC will not attract YQ in most cases - and at most $27. Its a bearable cost. The difference is in the longhauls.
Why take AC/LH/OS longhaul to Europe for $1000 in fees, especially slopey LH seats, when one can do LO for 1/3 of YQ on a 787, or UA/US/SK/SN/TK without YQ.