Hi all,

I'm considering a booking YUL-IST-CPT, all Turkish metal. I see that even the lowest fares book into B class, which is supposedly eligible for a Star Alliance Upgrade award using my Aeroplan miles.

Does anyone know how this works?

I've had one TK agent tell me I can only request this in person at a TK sales office, another agent tell me "it's on the website", and then an Aeroplan agent tell me I request it through them, but that Star Alliance "won't say which fare bucket this kind of award comes from".

So... does anyone know, if I request this award on a flight that's C1 J5 I2, whether or not the award would clear immediately, if I would have to wait until date of departure to find out, or whether it simply won't work at all?

Any advice appreciated!