Originally Posted by yowflyer
I'm an Aeroplan Elite member trying to use an SSWU for an upcoming transatlantic flight.
When I called AC, they said that they can put me on the waiting list for an upgrade, even though there are still 17 seats left in Executive class.
Now, is the priority determined by the order the passenger made the upgrade request? Or do Super Elites get priority? Does the fare class make any difference (I've got a V class ticket)?
When I went thru the same questions recently I was told
The waiting list you are on is valid only until the day of the flight. ON the day of the flight a brand new list is created with all SE first and then Elites. Elites are then ordered according to the fare (ie you will be higher then someone with L). In case of a tie in status and fare they are ranked according to time of check in.
As far as I know there is no such rules for the pre-day of flight waiting list but SE do get priority.