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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 10:31 am
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Originally Posted by jathuv
I've never done this, wanted to know people's experiences upgrading using Aeroplan points.

-how exactly does the process work?
-are there hidden cash costs like taxes and fees?
-is it a guaranteed upgrade?

Thanks in advance!
You need to book into Y or B to start with (aka Full fare economy class) and then there need to be reward space. Usually it is cheaper to buy up to P (discounted business).

I tried this on A3. I was booking into B and was told there were no reward seats available. I ended up sitting in the back of the bus.
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