The R Games
Feb 25, 2019, 5:12 pm
#1891
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Well $70 was just an example. They could do it for $800 or whatever the going LMU rate is 
If they’re willing to accept $x at airport checkin, or even at the gate (never tried that late) why not on board?
On board is obviously going to be after all upgrades and standbys have cleared.
If they’re willing to accept $x at airport checkin, or even at the gate (never tried that late) why not on board?
On board is obviously going to be after all upgrades and standbys have cleared.
Also, payment processing on board is more challenging than "on the ground".
The FA always says "You'll need to talk to the gate agent". So why can't people just turn around, walk up, and do it that way?
Feb 25, 2019, 6:38 pm
#1892
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Well perhaps not, having not tried it I don’t know how it works on other airlines 
I assume you’d just ask a FA if there’s space and for the cost.
Some airlines seem to manage it, but trying to flag down a spare FA in Y on any airline during boarding seems... problematic to moi. So pass.
I assume you’d just ask a FA if there’s space and for the cost.Some airlines seem to manage it, but trying to flag down a spare FA in Y on any airline during boarding seems... problematic to moi. So pass.
Sep 6, 2019, 9:04 pm
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Why is this thread so dead?
Has anyone had any luck changing their FQTV from Aeroplan to United after a confirmed upgrade (either in advance or at the gate) ?
Has anyone had any luck changing their FQTV from Aeroplan to United after a confirmed upgrade (either in advance or at the gate) ?
Sep 6, 2019, 11:38 pm
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Your latter question is still an interesting one. Since I mostly fly in paid J anyway, I'm not qualified to address this but look forward to hearing from someone who can.
Sep 7, 2019, 2:57 am
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Sep 7, 2019, 8:19 am
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I do it all the time for my flight pass travel, but that is allowed and obviously different from an R upgrade.
Oct 26, 2019, 12:03 pm
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Flying GRU-YYZ-MSP soon (inside 7 day window)
GRU-YYZ in E, YYZ-MSP in A
EF shows P space for GRU-YYZ-MSP but does not show for GRU-YYZ
CS won’t upgrade me because GRU-YYZ is P0. I maintain that I am flying GRU-MSP via YYZ so there is P space.
HUCA or am I wrong?
GRU-YYZ in E, YYZ-MSP in A
EF shows P space for GRU-YYZ-MSP but does not show for GRU-YYZ
CS won’t upgrade me because GRU-YYZ is P0. I maintain that I am flying GRU-MSP via YYZ so there is P space.
HUCA or am I wrong?
Oct 26, 2019, 12:48 pm
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Flying GRU-YYZ-MSP soon (inside 7 day window)
GRU-YYZ in E, YYZ-MSP in A
EF shows P space for GRU-YYZ-MSP but does not show for GRU-YYZ
CS won’t upgrade me because GRU-YYZ is P0. I maintain that I am flying GRU-MSP via YYZ so there is P space.
HUCA or am I wrong?
GRU-YYZ in E, YYZ-MSP in A
EF shows P space for GRU-YYZ-MSP but does not show for GRU-YYZ
CS won’t upgrade me because GRU-YYZ is P0. I maintain that I am flying GRU-MSP via YYZ so there is P space.
HUCA or am I wrong?
Oct 26, 2019, 12:50 pm
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Flying GRU-YYZ-MSP soon (inside 7 day window)
GRU-YYZ in E, YYZ-MSP in A
EF shows P space for GRU-YYZ-MSP but does not show for GRU-YYZ
CS won’t upgrade me because GRU-YYZ is P0. I maintain that I am flying GRU-MSP via YYZ so there is P space.
HUCA or am I wrong?
GRU-YYZ in E, YYZ-MSP in A
EF shows P space for GRU-YYZ-MSP but does not show for GRU-YYZ
CS won’t upgrade me because GRU-YYZ is P0. I maintain that I am flying GRU-MSP via YYZ so there is P space.
HUCA or am I wrong?
Oct 26, 2019, 4:08 pm
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Nov 5, 2019, 5:23 pm
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who gets priority to be upgraded to business at the gate considering both of them requested through eupgrade but the R class is not available - showing 0, but there are still a few empty seats in business class through AC site?
1st scenario:
An elite 50k, with premium economy N class VS a SE with economy M class
2nd scenario:
an elite 50k with premium economy O class vs a SE with economy M class
3rd scenario:
a SE with premium eco N class VS a SE with economy Y class
4th scenario:
an elite 50k with economy Y class VS a SE with prem eco N class
thank you!
1st scenario:
An elite 50k, with premium economy N class VS a SE with economy M class
2nd scenario:
an elite 50k with premium economy O class vs a SE with economy M class
3rd scenario:
a SE with premium eco N class VS a SE with economy Y class
4th scenario:
an elite 50k with economy Y class VS a SE with prem eco N class
thank you!
Nov 5, 2019, 5:25 pm
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SE in N
Nov 5, 2019, 5:51 pm
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So, the eupgrade booking window won’t matter then when R has 0 availability?
It might only matter if R > 0, then an SE at economy M class can trump an elite 50k at prem eco N class where the 50k has only 5 days window time VS SE-7 days?
It might only matter if R > 0, then an SE at economy M class can trump an elite 50k at prem eco N class where the 50k has only 5 days window time VS SE-7 days?
Nov 5, 2019, 5:57 pm
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Yes, when R is positive, then whoever has dibs on R gets those dibs on R. If R goes positive (from R0) before date of departure, it does not necessarily mean that those on the waitlist will automatically get that R based on cow's priority - they have to re-apply for that R. So cow's answers are correct based on what you specifically asked.
So say if 3 days to departure and R becomes R1, both the waitlisted SE M and waitlisted E50 N have equal dibs and have to grab that R. (the system doesn't necessarily automatically upgrade waitlists ahead of departure date, although it should)
If it is waitlisted (R=0) then it goes by what @canadiancow thoroughly answered with.
Nov 5, 2019, 6:03 pm
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OYB take priority
Then cabin, status, fare class, time of request
So the OYB fares you mentioned would be higher than the N/M fares prior to the gate. But you explicitly asked about the gate.
Also bear in mind that OYB fares don't need R space - they need P (international) or Z (North America) space.