Does the IKK benefit not apply to Rouge flights?
Jan 21, 2015, 10:03 am
#31
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And this isn't directed at you but at anybody struggling with the Aeroplan site to understand availability: ExpertFlyer or the like is a lot easier way to determine real availability and start to build your itinerary. That way you can see how many J and Y seats are available (another thing the AE site is terrible at: you have to do as many searches as seats you want to determine that--and for each segment).
Jan 21, 2015, 10:04 am
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Unless AC has changed things this year, you cannot IKK J award seats when the flight is oversold period. It doesn't matter if the flight is J9R9 or whatever.
To your second point, why would Aeroplan have even the slightest clue as to whether the flight is oversold or not? That is information that only AC should/could have.(or am I missing something?).
Finally, I'm not really making accusations or trying to smear AC - anyone can see from my posting history that I choose to fly AC and generally give them the benefit of the doubt. Having said that, even the most ardent SE100k flyer is aware that there have been negative changes to IKK reward availability this year and every year for the past half decade. Hopefully you are correct and this isn't another one.
SG
To your second point, why would Aeroplan have even the slightest clue as to whether the flight is oversold or not? That is information that only AC should/could have.(or am I missing something?).
Finally, I'm not really making accusations or trying to smear AC - anyone can see from my posting history that I choose to fly AC and generally give them the benefit of the doubt. Having said that, even the most ardent SE100k flyer is aware that there have been negative changes to IKK reward availability this year and every year for the past half decade. Hopefully you are correct and this isn't another one.
SG
I'm also not saying IKK is "what it used to be" (from what I've heard, at least), but I have seen zero evidence that we can't get any unsold seat in Y.
Jan 21, 2015, 10:47 am
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BOT -- guess AC Rouge must be doing Ok on these routes to MCO--much better than the western routes perhaps?
Jan 25, 2015, 4:34 pm
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I'm is now horrible. I thought everyone was exaggerating,but, I di a few searches from Yul to Europe, for a single seat , multiple dates, just to float around. It's a joke now,Ikk is just about worthless now!
Jan 28, 2015, 8:34 am
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Just to clarify the new YQ changes for SE.
I am looking at 5 tickets during March break on Y from YYZ-OGG (Hawaii). On Rouge (yes, I know, please no flaming). Taxes and fees show as approx $1K. If I wait till 01 March, will these taxes/fees be significantly lower as per the new rules? Cost is 225K Aeroplan points for 5 tickets.
I am looking at 5 tickets during March break on Y from YYZ-OGG (Hawaii). On Rouge (yes, I know, please no flaming). Taxes and fees show as approx $1K. If I wait till 01 March, will these taxes/fees be significantly lower as per the new rules? Cost is 225K Aeroplan points for 5 tickets.
Jan 28, 2015, 9:13 am
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Just to clarify the new YQ changes for SE.
I am looking at 5 tickets during March break on Y from YYZ-OGG (Hawaii). On Rouge (yes, I know, please no flaming). Taxes and fees show as approx $1K. If I wait till 01 March, will these taxes/fees be significantly lower as per the new rules? Cost is 225K Aeroplan points for 5 tickets.
I am looking at 5 tickets during March break on Y from YYZ-OGG (Hawaii). On Rouge (yes, I know, please no flaming). Taxes and fees show as approx $1K. If I wait till 01 March, will these taxes/fees be significantly lower as per the new rules? Cost is 225K Aeroplan points for 5 tickets.
Jan 28, 2015, 9:44 am
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Jan 28, 2015, 6:56 pm
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Jan 28, 2015, 7:01 pm
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Jan 28, 2015, 9:23 pm
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YQ is not the fuel surcharge (anymore). People just call it that. But it is the charge that is being waived.