Flight pass / eupgrades
Jan 19, 2011 | 10:39 am
#1
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Location: Mississauga Ontario
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Flight pass / eupgrades
So how does this work in the new e-world?
You buy a flight pass, Latitude, are SE -- can you upgrade at time of booking still? (Yes, I see).
But what about the complimentary 48 hour upgrade?
You buy a flight pass, Latitude, are SE -- can you upgrade at time of booking still? (Yes, I see).
But what about the complimentary 48 hour upgrade?
Jan 19, 2011 | 11:07 am
#2
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, Bonvoy G; IC S; AA; DL
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AFAIK this still works the same. Choice is yours. If you cancel your eupgrade then you get credits back.
Most of the time I would watch loads and make a decision whether to upgrade in advance of the 48 hours with certs or get the "freebie" within 48 hours (or get a different flight). I don't think that will change under the new system. Just hope that recrediting happens as quickly as debiting
Most of the time I would watch loads and make a decision whether to upgrade in advance of the 48 hours with certs or get the "freebie" within 48 hours (or get a different flight). I don't think that will change under the new system. Just hope that recrediting happens as quickly as debiting
Jan 19, 2011 | 11:40 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Dia RA
Posts: 3,488
AFAIK this still works the same. Choice is yours. If you cancel your eupgrade then you get credits back.
Most of the time I would watch loads and make a decision whether to upgrade in advance of the 48 hours with certs or get the "freebie" within 48 hours (or get a different flight). I don't think that will change under the new system. Just hope that recrediting happens as quickly as debiting
Most of the time I would watch loads and make a decision whether to upgrade in advance of the 48 hours with certs or get the "freebie" within 48 hours (or get a different flight). I don't think that will change under the new system. Just hope that recrediting happens as quickly as debiting
Jan 19, 2011 | 11:55 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Dia RA
Posts: 3,488
We should be able to do it all online now. There's a "manage your upgrade" button where I presume you can cancel the eUpgrade (haven't tried it yet). Then your flight pass goes back to B class, then you should be able to do the 48 hr complimentary online as usual.
Jan 19, 2011 | 12:11 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YWG
Programs: Free Agent
Posts: 1,505
Would that I could get this to work right now. Since the new year, have not had success with online upgrade button for the comp Lat pass Upgrades; I get as far as confirm seat and then all I get is a blank white page; doesn't matter which browser I use. So then I call in and am 100% with the comp Ups.
I am planning on making calls at least in the early days of E-hancement credits to ensure we ride up front with AC's COMPliments.
I am planning on making calls at least in the early days of E-hancement credits to ensure we ride up front with AC's COMPliments.
Jan 19, 2011 | 12:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: LHR, GLA and YVR
Posts: 1,684
AFAIK this still works the same. Choice is yours. If you cancel your eupgrade then you get credits back.
Most of the time I would watch loads and make a decision whether to upgrade in advance of the 48 hours with certs or get the "freebie" within 48 hours (or get a different flight). I don't think that will change under the new system. Just hope that recrediting happens as quickly as debiting
Most of the time I would watch loads and make a decision whether to upgrade in advance of the 48 hours with certs or get the "freebie" within 48 hours (or get a different flight). I don't think that will change under the new system. Just hope that recrediting happens as quickly as debiting
Are there different complimentary upgrade windows for Elites and SEs when using the LHR passes? I have bought a few of these London passes but have never used the freebie option. With eupgrades harder to come by this year I think a freebie or two would come in handy.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:06 pm
#9
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YHZ
Programs: meh
Posts: 524
No difference. Everyone upgrades at 48hrs out. The trick vs. people who aren't in the know is that you can actually upgrade at 00:00 on departure date - 2 days. So a 23:00 flight on Saturday can be upgraded at 00:00 on Thursday which is a lot more than 48hrs.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:16 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: LHR, GLA and YVR
Posts: 1,684
Thanks Igloocoder,
Is there anything else we need to watch for? A particular fare class that has space left in order to upgrade?
I've used the LHR pass many times but have never once used the complimentary upgrade without a cert. option.
Is there anything else we need to watch for? A particular fare class that has space left in order to upgrade?
I've used the LHR pass many times but have never once used the complimentary upgrade without a cert. option.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:19 pm
#11
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But for the other flight pass, I want to know that things haven't changed for this type of setup.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:20 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
Latitude pass 48-hr upgrades are subject only to J space. But I think only the NA passes offer that benefit, I don't see free upgrades listed on LHR pass details page.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:21 pm
#13
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YHZ
Programs: meh
Posts: 524
I know for my Transcontinental Latitude passes I need to first be able to book space in B class to get on the plane and then as long as there is J > 0 I can upgrade. Since at 48hrs there is a better chance of J > 0 than R > 0 (for your upgrade certs), the upgrades tend to be a bit easier to get (granted I have no experience on the LHR passes).
Those are all my tricks. I'm sure others have more.
Those are all my tricks. I'm sure others have more.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:31 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: LHR, GLA and YVR
Posts: 1,684
So, if I am reading the above postings correctly... this complimentary 48 hour upgrade may NOT work on the LHR passes ??
If somebody has used this on the LHR pass I would love to hear about it.
Thanks everyone for any enlightment on this.
If somebody has used this on the LHR pass I would love to hear about it.
Thanks everyone for any enlightment on this.
Jan 19, 2011 | 1:43 pm
#15
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YHZ
Programs: meh
Posts: 524
Looking at the differences in the detailed T&C for the London Latitude Pass vs the Transcontinental Latitude Pass it would seem that there is no complimentary upgrade on the London pass. It also books directly into Y instead of B like the Transcon Latitude pass. The other difference is that the London Latitude pass will get you complimentary MLL access within Canada.
I just assumed that all Latitude passes got complimentary access. It looks like some are more equal than others though.
I just assumed that all Latitude passes got complimentary access. It looks like some are more equal than others though.