Question: Have you ever turned down an upgrade?
May 20, 2014, 2:16 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,369
I have on YYC-YYZ, just before Christmas a couple years ago. Put in an upgrade request for my 10 year-old niece and I. I got the upgrade; she did not. It was a full flight, so gave the lucky person sitting in my original economy seat the upgrade.
The SD was nice and brought her cookies and ice cream later.
The SD was nice and brought her cookies and ice cream later.
May 20, 2014, 2:17 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: YVR
Programs: ACSEMM QRGold SPGLifetimePlat FairmontPlat HyattD AMEXCenturion SerenaPlat TalkBoard Founding Member
Posts: 8,963
A bunch of times....whenever I'm gate-upped and I'm travelling with someone who isn't near the top of the upgrade list. Those are the only times.
May 20, 2014, 2:39 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Bonvoy LTE
Posts: 1,881
I've given up my upgrade when the IFE was inop at the seat. I was upgraded at the gate, and then called back up by the gate agent to give me a choice after she informed me of the malfunctioning IFE.
Was a short flight - LAX - YVR.
Was a short flight - LAX - YVR.
May 20, 2014, 3:26 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canada's worst airport....YYJ
Programs: AC: E75K, Marriott :Titanium, National: EXEC ELITE
Posts: 594
I got an op-up YYC-YOW at Xmas this past year, but wasn't called to the podium prior, just got handed a new boarding pass on my way onboard. My wife was with me, but on a separate PNR, so no dice for her. Given the long line forming, I wasn't about to decline it to the gate agent, and I tried to give it to the wife onboard. But she had packed a sandwich and snacks (due to allergy issues), so told me to stay up front.
Given the amount of heat I took from family and friends after, I really should have made her sit there. But on the other hand, she doesn't care that much about J vs. Y, so why waste it on her!
Given the amount of heat I took from family and friends after, I really should have made her sit there. But on the other hand, she doesn't care that much about J vs. Y, so why waste it on her!
May 20, 2014, 3:37 pm
#10
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, SPG Plat, FPC Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 553
The SD noticed that and brought me drinks.
May 20, 2014, 4:20 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC*SE100K 1MM, Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
Posts: 735
May 20, 2014, 6:08 pm
#15
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Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 23
I got an op-up YYC-YOW at Xmas this past year, but wasn't called to the podium prior, just got handed a new boarding pass on my way onboard. My wife was with me, but on a separate PNR, so no dice for her. Given the long line forming, I wasn't about to decline it to the gate agent, and I tried to give it to the wife onboard. But she had packed a sandwich and snacks (due to allergy issues), so told me to stay up front.
Given the amount of heat I took from family and friends after, I really should have made her sit there. But on the other hand, she doesn't care that much about J vs. Y, so why waste it on her!
Given the amount of heat I took from family and friends after, I really should have made her sit there. But on the other hand, she doesn't care that much about J vs. Y, so why waste it on her!
Hubby: Hey babe, I just got an upgrade, do you want it?
Wifey: Aww, you're sweet, It's okay you can have it
Hubby: Ok thanks, see you when we land
Wifey:
