An Unexpected Aeroplan "Enhancement"
Aug 8, 2011, 2:44 pm
#1
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An Unexpected Aeroplan "Enhancement"
Booked an Exec class 2 segment reward ticket, but only one segment had business class seats. Noticed a business class seat became available for the other segment, called Aeroplan, and the agent happily "upgraded" me (no charge).
This morning I receive an email from Aeroplan with my new "itinerary" (same flight numbers, same routing, same dates....only change was change of class from economy to business on one segment). They have issued a new e-ticket number, and recalculated my taxes, and are giving me a $4.52 REFUND!
I wish there were more enhancements like this!
This morning I receive an email from Aeroplan with my new "itinerary" (same flight numbers, same routing, same dates....only change was change of class from economy to business on one segment). They have issued a new e-ticket number, and recalculated my taxes, and are giving me a $4.52 REFUND!
I wish there were more enhancements like this!
Aug 8, 2011, 3:23 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ottawa (YOW)
Posts: 405
Booked an Exec class 2 segment reward ticket, but only one segment had business class seats. Noticed a business class seat became available for the other segment, called Aeroplan, and the agent happily "upgraded" me (no charge).
This morning I receive an email from Aeroplan with my new "itinerary" (same flight numbers, same routing, same dates....only change was change of class from economy to business on one segment). They have issued a new e-ticket number, and recalculated my taxes, and are giving me a $4.52 REFUND!
I wish there were more enhancements like this!
This morning I receive an email from Aeroplan with my new "itinerary" (same flight numbers, same routing, same dates....only change was change of class from economy to business on one segment). They have issued a new e-ticket number, and recalculated my taxes, and are giving me a $4.52 REFUND!
I wish there were more enhancements like this!
enjoy
Aug 8, 2011, 7:35 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
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Booked an Exec class 2 segment reward ticket, but only one segment had business class seats. Noticed a business class seat became available for the other segment, called Aeroplan, and the agent happily "upgraded" me (no charge).
This morning I receive an email from Aeroplan with my new "itinerary" (same flight numbers, same routing, same dates....only change was change of class from economy to business on one segment). They have issued a new e-ticket number, and recalculated my taxes, and are giving me a $4.52 REFUND!
I wish there were more enhancements like this!
This morning I receive an email from Aeroplan with my new "itinerary" (same flight numbers, same routing, same dates....only change was change of class from economy to business on one segment). They have issued a new e-ticket number, and recalculated my taxes, and are giving me a $4.52 REFUND!
I wish there were more enhancements like this!
Aug 13, 2011, 5:46 am
#6
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I do agree that they seem to have improved even on the very good treatment recently.
Aug 14, 2011, 1:12 am
#7
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I understand there is more fees and taxes paid.. but with our Aeroplat we had executive check-in.. which was helpful because we always have a tonne of luggage and with two kids, anything expedited helps..
Free IFEs, great seat clearance in Y.. I think the seat pitch must have been 35".. it was really roomy.. leather seats.. and on our return flight LAX-YYC, we boarded first with little children.. beautiful..
Aug 14, 2011, 2:08 pm
#8
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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The way I understand how Areoplan points work. When you pay for example 40,000 points for a business class flight & only a portion of that flight is available in business class you would have to pay the full 40,000 however are always able to upgrade if an Aeroplan seat becomes available for the portion that was not in business class- you paid for it in theory ( although from my experience this rarely happens, it does from time to time)
Good for you that you lucked out!
Good for you that you lucked out!
Aug 14, 2011, 10:22 pm
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The way I understand how Areoplan points work. When you pay for example 40,000 points for a business class flight & only a portion of that flight is available in business class you would have to pay the full 40,000 however are always able to upgrade if an Aeroplan seat becomes available for the portion that was not in business class- you paid for it in theory ( although from my experience this rarely happens, it does from time to time)
Good for you that you lucked out!
Good for you that you lucked out!
Got a family of 4.. and my 1 year old will need a ticket soon.. I see wide availability if I remain flexible in Y.. this will absolutely be impossible for us to book in J..
Why waste miles, just to get one segment in J?.. go Y.. save the points and go J next time.. or enjoy another Y trip..
Aug 15, 2011, 5:38 pm
#10
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I don't book business seats for the reason of availability..
Got a family of 4.. and my 1 year old will need a ticket soon.. I see wide availability if I remain flexible in Y.. this will absolutely be impossible for us to book in J..
Why waste miles, just to get one segment in J?.. go Y.. save the points and go J next time.. or enjoy another Y trip..
Got a family of 4.. and my 1 year old will need a ticket soon.. I see wide availability if I remain flexible in Y.. this will absolutely be impossible for us to book in J..
Why waste miles, just to get one segment in J?.. go Y.. save the points and go J next time.. or enjoy another Y trip..
Aug 15, 2011, 5:55 pm
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Aug 16, 2011, 12:03 am
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I noticed that moving the dates around a bit, got me a convenient booking through HOU, without having to deal with cumbersome overnight through YUL.. all in Y..
imo.. not worth the hassle and sleeping disorder for a couple of days..