Suggestions for unused eUpgrade credits
Dec 1, 2011, 6:07 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC-SE MM
Posts: 1,251
According to the Nov. issue of the Elite Connection, "Big news! All eUpgrade Credits earned as of November 1, 2011, including those earned for achieving a Status Mile Threshold, or for an eligible Flight Pass activity, may be used for travel through February 28, 2013."
There is no more information about this statement on the eupgrade site but since Tango and Tango Plus tickets can only be upgraded a max. of 7 days in advance, doesn't this imply that they don't expire until Feb. 21/13?
There is no more information about this statement on the eupgrade site but since Tango and Tango Plus tickets can only be upgraded a max. of 7 days in advance, doesn't this imply that they don't expire until Feb. 21/13?
Dec 1, 2011, 7:18 am
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Aeroplan *E, Marriott Elite Silver
Posts: 146
That's why I plan to pick 50% bonus + extra status miles as my E award instead of eUpgrade certs. Some people have a lot of success with them, others go an entire year without successfully getting an update. I'd rather get something guarenteed now than a "may be" later.
Dec 1, 2011, 9:36 pm
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
That's why I plan to pick 50% bonus + extra status miles as my E award instead of eUpgrade certs. Some people have a lot of success with them, others go an entire year without successfully getting an update. I'd rather get something guarenteed now than a "may be" later.
Dec 3, 2011, 12:24 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, RBC Avion
Posts: 150
I have 176 eupgrades left. I've flown ~2.2-2.4X per week this year. All but 2 of my domestic eupgrade requests have cleared (~90 legs to date -- can't tell total because I'm on a flight pass). Cleared my girlfriend, my pops, and my sister on separate flights from me. Cleared both my GF and myself into J YYZ-NRT.
Frankly, I have way more upgrade possiblilities on AC now than I did when I was on paper certs.
Anyway, I have no idea what do with the ~150 eupgrades that I'll lose this year because they don't extend to 2013 or longer.
Frankly, I have way more upgrade possiblilities on AC now than I did when I was on paper certs.
Anyway, I have no idea what do with the ~150 eupgrades that I'll lose this year because they don't extend to 2013 or longer.
Dec 3, 2011, 12:29 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,283
Well if you fly that much the you don't really need them extended beyond the end of the year anyway as you'll still earn more than you need next year as well. Why have a little cry about them not be extended when you enough for all you require?
I note many of the folks always declaring I have so many e credits remaining I don't know what to do with them are flight pass users. Maybe AC can cut the amount of credits available to pass users as a new '"enhancement".
Dec 3, 2011, 3:13 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2007
Location: YYZ, but my heart is in Asia
Programs: AC-SE, CX-DM, DL-G, Hyatt-DM, Hilton-DM, Fairmont-Plt, Marriott-S, Accor-Plt, SPG-G, IHG-Plt
Posts: 4,396
Well if you fly that much the you don't really need them extended beyond the end of the year anyway as you'll still earn more than you need next year as well. Why have a little cry about them not be extended when you enough for all you require?
I note many of the folks always declaring I have so many e credits remaining I don't know what to do with them are flight pass users. Maybe AC can cut the amount of credits available to pass users as a new '"enhancement".
I note many of the folks always declaring I have so many e credits remaining I don't know what to do with them are flight pass users. Maybe AC can cut the amount of credits available to pass users as a new '"enhancement".
Dec 3, 2011, 6:01 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AC Million Miler & long time SE; StarwoodPlat for 10+ yrs & lifetime Gold; Hilton Honours Diamond; IC Ambassador; AMEX Plat;Avis Presidents Club; Airmiles GOLD; and just about everything else!
Programs: aeroplan & 25+year loyalty
Posts: 3,822
My concern is the reverse, what if you are short of e-credits by Feb 28th? Why cant we buy extra e-credits? That is revenue for AC! Why not?
Dec 3, 2011, 6:06 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Who knows!
Meh, I planned my eUpgrade year perfectly (I hope). Have enough credits left that I can upgrade my 3 trips to Europe still, and all threshold credits that can will rollover, with no credits left this year.
Meh, I planned my eUpgrade year perfectly (I hope). Have enough credits left that I can upgrade my 3 trips to Europe still, and all threshold credits that can will rollover, with no credits left this year.
Dec 3, 2011, 6:24 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Honors Diamond. Priority Club Platinum. Emerald Club Executive Elite
Posts: 446
Being the SOB that I typically am, I did not select any friends or coworkers with whom to share eupgrade points. A few weeks ago, I'm sitting on 90+ points and co-worker informed me he didn't have enough points for his biz trip to OZ.
Merry Christmas...I added him, upgraded him in both directions. I'm expecting a new blender under my Christmas tree at work
Need to ditch points? I'd suggest not adding anyone to your list until the need arises....It was 20 odd credits that would have otherwise expired.
Merry Christmas...I added him, upgraded him in both directions. I'm expecting a new blender under my Christmas tree at work
Need to ditch points? I'd suggest not adding anyone to your list until the need arises....It was 20 odd credits that would have otherwise expired.
Dec 4, 2011, 12:41 am
#25
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You lot are so small time.
I just upgraded my boss to Asia and back.
Not to mention getting him a $750 refund.
You lot are so small time.
I just upgraded my boss to Asia and back.
Not to mention getting him a $750 refund.
Last edited by KenHamer; Dec 4, 2011 at 12:44 am
Dec 4, 2011, 9:25 am
#26
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: AC SE, SPG Lifetime Plat, ACMM
Posts: 3,535
AC--here is a suggestion for a true enhancement:
From Jan 1 of every year those having extra earned eu/g credits expiring Feb 28 (or 29) will be given the option of having 30% of those extended to Dec 31 of same year. AC wants to reward FFers as the eu/g were obtained by actual flights.
On a side note-- I have u/g my staff on most u/gable flights. Still have 60+ credits left. Mrs ac777(E and remains E) has all her certs left.
From Jan 1 of every year those having extra earned eu/g credits expiring Feb 28 (or 29) will be given the option of having 30% of those extended to Dec 31 of same year. AC wants to reward FFers as the eu/g were obtained by actual flights.
On a side note-- I have u/g my staff on most u/gable flights. Still have 60+ credits left. Mrs ac777(E and remains E) has all her certs left.
Dec 4, 2011, 9:37 am
#27
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,167
I'd love a way to purchase extra eupgrades - when your company only allows you to purchase tango plus fares, the few eupgrades you're allocated don't go very far.
Heck, if anyone's looking for a way to use up excess credits, I have a last minute pre-Christmas trip to Europe, and an early January trip to China that I have no eupgrades left to cover ...
Heck, if anyone's looking for a way to use up excess credits, I have a last minute pre-Christmas trip to Europe, and an early January trip to China that I have no eupgrades left to cover ...
Dec 4, 2011, 11:27 am
#28
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,225
1. Tango cannot be upgraded...Only Tango Plus and Latitude
2. For Elite its 4 days advance.
3. Since this is year 1, we dont know how the transition will play yet.... But in previous paper cert years, your coupons must be used for travel on or before Feb 28 2013.
2. For Elite its 4 days advance.
3. Since this is year 1, we dont know how the transition will play yet.... But in previous paper cert years, your coupons must be used for travel on or before Feb 28 2013.
Dec 4, 2011, 11:33 am
#29
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,225
Dec 8, 2011, 6:49 pm
#30
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: SE
Posts: 1
eUpgrade wanted HKG to YYZ Dec 27 for 2 people
Hi Everyone, I am looking for someone that has extra eUpgrade credits and would be willing to help me to upgrade 2 people from Hong Kong to Toronto on Dec 27. If there is anyone with 17 or 34 eUpgrade credits and would like to help me, please contact me ASAP. I am hoping to surprise them with the upgrades. I also have 19 eUpgrade credits that i am not using. Happy holidays to everyone.
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