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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 4:09 pm
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achman228
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Programs: AC E, UA Gold
Posts: 62
Originally Posted by LRESFG
I recently went through this and the reality turned out to be different to what I expected and what phone agents at both AC and SQ (AC 6301) told me. I was waitlisted for the upgrade on AC 15 and it did not clear before OLCI opened for AC 15. Right at the 24 hour OLCI mark, I was able to complete OLCI for BOTH AC 15 and AC 6031 (SQ 861). I think this was because SQ does seating at 48 hours even if it does not show on their website (using the SQ booking reference) and even though the abysmally pathetic SQ phone agents said it would not happen (I use those terms advisedly - SQ might have brilliant service in the air but their phone staff are like talking to a brick wall).

When doing OLCI, click on the request upgrade button which as I recall, is right on the first page.

HOWEVER, after all that, my upgrade cleared after OLCI and before Aerolotto kicked in. I found that out by keeping an eye on "My Bookings" on the AC website. I had a new BP printed in the MLL.

I am still waiting for my Aeroplan points from SQ - I am unable to determine if they just did not post or the fare (AC Tango Plus "L") qualifies or not, so I will send in the BP to AE and see what happens.

And enjoy the ride on the A380 - quiet and smooth until landing, and if you are over the wheels on the lower deck - you'll hear it!
Thanks for sharing your experience on the same journey I'm about to take. So I guess I need to ignore AC agent's advice and proceed with OLCI. Hopefully I'll be as lucky as you are to get the upgrade. I have never flown SQ before and am looking forward its service on A380. BTW, why did you print your BP in the MLL? Didn't the check-in or the bag drop-off counter print it for you?
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