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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by YEG USER
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
Then I certainly wouldn't count on it.

Originally Posted by YEG USER
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.
Realistically, if we push the issue too much, they'll update the system to match their policy.
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