FREE Early Standby for the Edmonton-Calgary-Vancouver Triangle!
Dec 15, 2015, 2:03 pm
#91
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Anyway, tried it today at YYC and the GA told me that AC YYC management had specifically cracked down on this. He used the term "three strikes and we're out" for GAs who've been letting this go.
So, apparently, someone at AC has decided to make it important. Oh well.
Dec 15, 2015, 2:13 pm
#92
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Dec 15, 2015, 2:21 pm
#93
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Same day free standby was introduced in the eastern triangle because of competition from porter and westjet.
Same day free standby was introduced in the western triangle because of operational requirements (Heavy and consistent oversells). I have been witness to tons of 600$ VDB announcements between YYC and YVR.
Same day free standby was introduced in the western triangle because of operational requirements (Heavy and consistent oversells). I have been witness to tons of 600$ VDB announcements between YYC and YVR.
Dec 15, 2015, 4:26 pm
#94
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The European low cost carrier (!) Easyjet does that for free on return flights. On any route (that has multiple flights a day).
They fill a seat that would have gone empty, they may be able to sell the now empty seat on the later plane, and they eliminatethe risk of having to compensate the rebooked passenger in case of delays or IRROP. He is up and away. I think it is a clever move by Easyjet.
They fill a seat that would have gone empty, they may be able to sell the now empty seat on the later plane, and they eliminatethe risk of having to compensate the rebooked passenger in case of delays or IRROP. He is up and away. I think it is a clever move by Easyjet.
Dec 15, 2015, 6:14 pm
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Feb 2, 2016, 9:12 pm
#97
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(what's a Tango fare?)
Feb 2, 2016, 9:47 pm
#99
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Yes this is approved and I have done this but it's 50/50 if the agent is informed.
Feb 2, 2016, 10:17 pm
#100
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Last three times I tried this in Calgary, the agent was very clear that management had been cracking down on this, except in situations where they had oversold flights to fix.
So, basically, when it's only in your benefit, it's forbidden. When it's in Air Canada's benefit, it's free.
Feb 3, 2016, 4:29 am
#101
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The fare rules most certainly suggest it is permitted and it's free on eastern and western triangle routes.
Feb 3, 2016, 4:48 am
#102
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Feb 3, 2016, 8:24 am
#104
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Feb 3, 2016, 8:51 am
#105
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Not sure about latest website, app updates, etc. but it would be great if these changes could be done via OLCI - the standby functionality wasn't there the last time I tried between YEG and YYC on a Flex fare.