Originally Posted by
BlondeBomber
"I support the eCert move. .....
Not necessarily--although I support the move to e-upgrades for timing and other issues, the above will not necessarily come without a price:
. I would prefer a UA style upgrade where everything clears at 24 hours at a minimum even if they don't want to do it at time of booking. Then you can make your decision on a reasonable assumption that you likely won't get upgraded rather than guessing the way we do now.
Next we have the other implementation. AC has had its share of technology issues and this likely won't escape (although I hope we do).
why fly comment?
I hope they have listened to our comments and make the upgrades good for ONE YEAR from date of issue rather than the stupidity that we have now at year end.
The announcement was decidedly lacking details so I look forward to AC/Aeroplan clarifying.
Lastly, I reiterate my support for going this route--no more waiting for certificates.
UA electronic upgrades work AMAZING! however it was BUGGY first year... Also UA has a POLICY of making it RIGHT for the customer... RIGHT AWAY on the spot!
With AC history of HORRID Tech issues... I am VERY worried! also because the ground staff CANT fix the problem.. [ just say write customer solutions.]
PS going from the press releases I also think AC is going to FIX the upgrade issues... to compete with the USA airlines and the upgrades... so even though I gave up on SE, I don't really expect more cutbacks...