Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I have to disagree with both these sentences.
I've been told the limit is 2 by one agent, but I've had them do 3 another time. I don't think there's actually a limit.
And in both "recent" cases, the non-status companions were always at the top of the list (as everyone with status had cleared ahead of time).
Very interesting, and thanks! This is why I love FT. Over the years I've learned of many interesting loopholes, and limitations of AC's IT capabilities; I had no idea about this one. The past few years I've gifted status to my wife, only to be able to upgrade my entire family when travelling on vacation. I've not yet made my selections for the year; this piece of information may result in me choosing something else.
FWIW, what I posted above is based on what is written on the Altitude site (under eUpgrade Travel Companion - highlighting mine):
https://altitude.aircanada.com/statu...ram-privileges
Enjoy the privilege of upgrading one companion who is traveling on the same reservation as you, known as an eUpgrade Travel Companion. In addition, at the airport on the day of departure, you can also upgrade one additional companion not travelling on the same reservation as you, but on the same flight as you.
I suspect that AC's IT doesn't have the ability to enforce the rule, as written. It'd be great if AC would update the rule to reflect what can actually happen in the system. I never understood the limit for people on same reservation or same flight; even if there is some abuse, by limiting to same reservation and flights that'd minimize the capability for abuse, IMHO. AC issues a finite number of eUpgrade credits, so I suspect many Altitude members would be stingy in giving to others. Plus, there is likely an ability to upsell pax; pax travelling on vacation may buy slightly higher fares if there is a possibility to upgrade a party of 3+ on a single reservation (subject to each pax clearing based on own status, etc.).
On another note, I'm not sure about OP's fare class or destination. OP would likely only have enough eUpgrade credits if traveling Latitude or high flex fare. If looking to purchase a high flex or Lat fare anyways, and if travelling to a sun destination, I recommend to the OP (or someone in a similar situation) that they evaluate whether it is worth it to buy a 20-credit Latitude flight pass and take advantage of the complimentary upgrades 2-days prior to departure. I assume OP has already purchased tix, but this might be an option if they haven't.