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Old Sep 6, 2017, 8:13 am
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Can I use Aeroplan miles to upgrade?
YYZ to YVR in October.
Currently booked in cheapest Tango.
Lots of Aeroplan miles available.
Is so, how?
Thanks.
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Old Sep 6, 2017, 8:19 am
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Originally Posted by Meyer
YYZ to YVR in October.
Currently booked in cheapest Tango.
Lots of Aeroplan miles available.
Is so, how?
Thanks.
There may be some info in these threads

Upgrades with Aeroplan Miles!

Upgrades with Aeroplan Miles!

and here

How easily can you get upgrades with aeroplan points on a paid ticket?

How easily can you get upgrades with aeroplan points on a paid ticket?

Originally Posted by Jasper2009
Using miles to upgrade AC flights usually is poor value since

1) you need to purchase a Latitude fare (booking class B or Y) and
2) you can only upgrade if regular business class awards are available (booking class I)

The only scenario where it may make sense is if your employer pays for a Lat fare and you have no other means to upgrade.
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Old Sep 6, 2017, 9:09 am
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Still, answer is no.
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Old Sep 6, 2017, 9:16 am
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Not really. If you are buying a B or Y fare for the purposes of upgrade you may as well pay for P or Z or an award ticket in I space. Aeroplan upgrades are useless on Air Canada.
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Old Sep 6, 2017, 9:46 am
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Originally Posted by YXUFlyboy
Not really. If you are buying a B or Y fare for the purposes of upgrade you may as well pay for P or Z or an award ticket in I space. Aeroplan upgrades are useless on Air Canada.
OP booked Tango. So answer is a flat no.
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Old Sep 6, 2017, 11:01 am
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Throw out your Tango ticket, and book a business seat outright with your "lots of AE miles". Problem solved.
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Old Sep 6, 2017, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by jjclancy
Throw out your Tango ticket, and book a business seat outright with your "lots of AE miles". Problem solved.
For October? What would availability be if no IKK? Maybe with an overnight in Regina or Winnipeg?
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Old Sep 7, 2017, 9:15 pm
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For October? What would availability be if no IKK? Maybe with an overnight in Regina or Winnipeg?
Don't know OP's dates, but I see widebody nonstops on Oct 2 and 26, and plenty more Airbii options on other dates.
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Old Sep 10, 2017, 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by Meyer
YYZ to YVR in October.
Currently booked in cheapest Tango.
Lots of Aeroplan miles available.
Is so, how?
Thanks.
How many miles do you have?
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