2013 changes - no more complimentary bulkhead seats for Elites
Nov 19, 2012, 6:37 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: YYC
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2013 changes - no more complimentary bulkhead seats for Elites
Was looking at the details of the AC program for 2013, and noticed that they seem to be tightening up on Elites being able to book a bulkhead seat on a T+ fare without paying the Preferred Seat charge (but E's have to pay if they want to book an exit row). Looks like for 2013, even at the Elite 50K level, you'd have to pay the Preferred Seat charge, unless you're on a Latitude fare (Elite75's can book a bulkhead on T+ without the fee).
From what I recall, there was a lot of grumbling when they introduced the charges for Preferred seats, but allowing E's to book the bulkhead without paying the extra charge was one of the concessions they made. Guess it wasn't meant to last long. Unfortunate to see that benefit being scaled back to only Lat fares.
From what I recall, there was a lot of grumbling when they introduced the charges for Preferred seats, but allowing E's to book the bulkhead without paying the extra charge was one of the concessions they made. Guess it wasn't meant to last long. Unfortunate to see that benefit being scaled back to only Lat fares.
Nov 19, 2012, 6:41 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Programs: United Silver, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 378
Was looking at the details of the AC program for 2013, and noticed that they seem to be tightening up on Elites being able to book a bulkhead seat on a T+ fare without paying the Preferred Seat charge (but E's have to pay if they want to book an exit row). Looks like for 2013, even at the Elite 50K level, you'd have to pay the Preferred Seat charge, unless you're on a Latitude fare (Elite75's can book a bulkhead on T+ without the fee).
From what I recall, there was a lot of grumbling when they introduced the charges for Preferred seats, but allowing E's to book the bulkhead without paying the extra charge was one of the concessions they made. Guess it wasn't meant to last long. Unfortunate to see that benefit being scaled back to only Lat fares.
From what I recall, there was a lot of grumbling when they introduced the charges for Preferred seats, but allowing E's to book the bulkhead without paying the extra charge was one of the concessions they made. Guess it wasn't meant to last long. Unfortunate to see that benefit being scaled back to only Lat fares.
Nov 19, 2012, 6:59 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 84
From the website:
For Prestige, Elite 35K and Elite 50K, Complimentary Preferred Seats are only available with a Latitude fare.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/aeroplan...ation_Services
For Prestige, Elite 35K and Elite 50K, Complimentary Preferred Seats are only available with a Latitude fare.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/aeroplan...ation_Services
Nov 19, 2012, 7:13 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Body in Downtown YYZ, heart and mind elsewhere
Programs: UA 50K, refugee from AC E50K, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 5,132
AE is dead to me. Effective 01 Jan 2013 I'll be yet another AC refugee earning miles on UA MP. (And likely flying UA metal while I'm at it.)
Nov 19, 2012, 7:38 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Programs: United Silver, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 378
Okay I dug up the relevant passage from ACTT for you guys:
Preferred Seats. Elite 75K members will enjoy complimentary access to Preferred Seats next year when traveling on any Tango Plus or Latitude fare. Super Elite 100K members will have access to Preferred Seats with any fare. And before you ask, as today, Elite 35K and Elite 50K members will retain complimentary access to the forward bulkhead Preferred Seats.
Preferred Seats. Elite 75K members will enjoy complimentary access to Preferred Seats next year when traveling on any Tango Plus or Latitude fare. Super Elite 100K members will have access to Preferred Seats with any fare. And before you ask, as today, Elite 35K and Elite 50K members will retain complimentary access to the forward bulkhead Preferred Seats.
Nov 19, 2012, 8:07 pm
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Okay I dug up the relevant passage from ACTT for you guys:
Preferred Seats. Elite 75K members will enjoy complimentary access to Preferred Seats next year when traveling on any Tango Plus or Latitude fare. Super Elite 100K members will have access to Preferred Seats with any fare. And before you ask, as today, Elite 35K and Elite 50K members will retain complimentary access to the forward bulkhead Preferred Seats.
Preferred Seats. Elite 75K members will enjoy complimentary access to Preferred Seats next year when traveling on any Tango Plus or Latitude fare. Super Elite 100K members will have access to Preferred Seats with any fare. And before you ask, as today, Elite 35K and Elite 50K members will retain complimentary access to the forward bulkhead Preferred Seats.
Nov 19, 2012, 9:23 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Programs: AC *E/PC Gold /BW Diamond/Hertz Gold Plus/SPG Gold/Marriot Silver/ TUMI Alpha
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I only try for bulkhead when I flew with the kids/wife and in the Embraers.
No real vacays planned next year needed air travel, so not sure how much the bulkhead/preferred seat "enhancement" will hurt.
No real vacays planned next year needed air travel, so not sure how much the bulkhead/preferred seat "enhancement" will hurt.
Nov 20, 2012, 1:09 am
#13
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,283
Anyway the other thing is because people are paying for them you never have an empty seat next to you so your better to sit in the back and hope for an empty seat.
Nov 20, 2012, 1:40 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: AC*SE
Posts: 203
Okay I dug up the relevant passage from ACTT for you guys:
Preferred Seats. Elite 75K members will enjoy complimentary access to Preferred Seats next year when traveling on any Tango Plus or Latitude fare. Super Elite 100K members will have access to Preferred Seats with any fare. And before you ask, as today, Elite 35K and Elite 50K members will retain complimentary access to the forward bulkhead Preferred Seats.
Preferred Seats. Elite 75K members will enjoy complimentary access to Preferred Seats next year when traveling on any Tango Plus or Latitude fare. Super Elite 100K members will have access to Preferred Seats with any fare. And before you ask, as today, Elite 35K and Elite 50K members will retain complimentary access to the forward bulkhead Preferred Seats.
Nov 20, 2012, 9:09 am
#15
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,283
Im an SE i just purchased a YUL/FRA and selected a exit row. I then seen after I was charged $90 fee for my seats.......This isnt right is it? Im on a T+ M
This is for a flight next week.
'Is there a charge for selecting a Preferred seat?
Preferred seat selection is complimentary:
when you travel on a Latitude fare;
for you and your travel companions on the same booking if you are:
An Air Canada Super Elite customer travelling on a Tango Plus fare;"
This is for a flight next week.
'Is there a charge for selecting a Preferred seat?
Preferred seat selection is complimentary:
when you travel on a Latitude fare;
for you and your travel companions on the same booking if you are:
An Air Canada Super Elite customer travelling on a Tango Plus fare;"