Operational upgrades (op-ups); and why doesn't AC give away all J seats as comp-ups?
Thanks for any insight on this.
I happened upon a gate upgrade to business class on Air Canada from Vancouver to Sydney, AU. While I was super stoked, I also couldn't figure out why I had received an upgrade out of economy. Business class was only 80% full when I was in there, so my upgrade looked to have been for a specific reason.
I have a couple of theories, but would love to know the culprit so I can attempt upgrades again in the future:
- This ticket was booked on a bereavement fare, which I understand to be a fully flexible ticket
- I didn't specify a meal type
- I was traveling alone
- I have just hit Aeroplan 25k/Star Alliance Silver status at 26,000 points.
Another couple of clarifications:
- This was a lay-flat business class seat (not Premium economy - Row 3)
- Economy was full
- Flight was already late arriving from Toronto
Ok, thanks again! :-)
Last edited by Erin Dybvig; Jul 21, 2019 at 12:05 am
Reason: Edited Status names for clarification