FAQ: AC Booking classes
Jan 17, 2004, 3:03 pm
#35
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Western Canada
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I thought E and SE members would be given courtesy upgrades to S class on those routes? Seems a bit of a waste of an S/SWU since you don't get J service (although you do get a more comfy chair...).
Jan 17, 2004, 3:11 pm
#36
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Nope. Only if the flight is oversold. Now that Elites can upgrade to Europe on non-full fare, probably makes more sense to go via LHR to get to MAN/GLA just so they could get Executive First with the cert.
Jan 18, 2004, 2:28 am
#37
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Empress:
N class will not be upgradeable with anything.</font>
N class will not be upgradeable with anything.</font>
Jan 18, 2004, 11:14 am
#38
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Empress, Thanks for the info on upgrading to'S'class on YYZ/GLA.- I shall book accordingly!
-I prefer a shorter jounrney time overall, than a 'J' meal and the usual delays,and general inconvienience of flying through LHR.
-I prefer a shorter jounrney time overall, than a 'J' meal and the usual delays,and general inconvienience of flying through LHR.
Jan 18, 2004, 1:16 pm
#39
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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A major disadvantage of the booking codes, is that outside of domestic flights, one can not get the 25% COS bonus, on discounted business class fares.
For most other Star Alliance carriers (are there any exceptions), one can get the 25% COS bonus. That might induce some (including myself) to go on the other carriers, perhaps for that reason only, if the ability for one to reach a certain Aeroplan tier level is touch and go.
For US flights: UA (and soon to be Star Alliance member US Air?), their front cabin in their 2 cabin planes is classified as "first class" and earns 50% COS bonus - will the new AC transborder fare structure (to be introduced by April?) reflect this policy and allow for a 25% COS service on C fares, and perhaps a 50% COS service on J fares (as is the case now, with domestic AC flights)?
For most other Star Alliance carriers (are there any exceptions), one can get the 25% COS bonus. That might induce some (including myself) to go on the other carriers, perhaps for that reason only, if the ability for one to reach a certain Aeroplan tier level is touch and go.
For US flights: UA (and soon to be Star Alliance member US Air?), their front cabin in their 2 cabin planes is classified as "first class" and earns 50% COS bonus - will the new AC transborder fare structure (to be introduced by April?) reflect this policy and allow for a 25% COS service on C fares, and perhaps a 50% COS service on J fares (as is the case now, with domestic AC flights)?
Feb 27, 2004, 9:11 am
#42
Join Date: Nov 1999
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Bump
That dreaded N fare is driving me crazy! If you book YYC-YVR on an N tango-type fare online at aircanada.ca you don't get an advanced seat assignment, but if you book online with travelocity, expedia or destina you do get advanced seat assignment. So all N fares are not created equally? The next fare level up on aircanada.ca goes up from $89 to $134; $45 each way for a confirmed seat? Gimme a break, AC.
Feb 27, 2004, 10:13 am
#44
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by privatejet:
I have a YYZ-MIA flight next week booked in I on the way down and G on the return. Where do these booking classes fit in?</font>
I have a YYZ-MIA flight next week booked in I on the way down and G on the return. Where do these booking classes fit in?</font>
Feb 27, 2004, 12:29 pm
#45
Join Date: Nov 2002
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