Question - Aeroplan Business Ticket booked Economy
May 29, 2019, 8:33 am
#121
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
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I'm looking at a possible aeroplan J ticket from YYG->YUL->LAS with the last leg in Y. Would I have to request the upgrade when I get to YUL or can I do it at YYG? I'm asking because there is only a 59 minute connection. I haven't actually booked the ticket yet because I'm trying to decide between booking J if there is a reasonable chance of upgrade or save the points and just book Y.
May 29, 2019, 10:02 am
#122
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If you wait until YUL, you won't have time.
And I'm skeptical about finding a YYG agent who would be familiar with the process.
And I'm skeptical about finding a YYG agent who would be familiar with the process.
May 29, 2019, 10:39 am
#123
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Actually I've done it at YYG before (for a flight departing from there) and they added me to the list before I even asked. I just wasn't sure if they could do it for the second flight from a different airport.
May 29, 2019, 11:40 am
#124
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It's no different than a segment departing YYG. So if they can do it, you're good.
Jan 18, 2020, 10:19 pm
#125
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 615
With Amadeus changes and no more eUPs at the airport IIRC, does this affect AP mixed cabin bookings? I'm looking at a YYC-YVR-YYZ route where only the first segment is available in J.
If I were to book this, and I class availability doesn't open up in advance, would the airport still be able to waitlist / clear me into J pending availability?
If I were to book this, and I class availability doesn't open up in advance, would the airport still be able to waitlist / clear me into J pending availability?
Jan 19, 2020, 10:59 pm
#126
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canada
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I've got an Aeroplan redemption scheduled for next week. As usual, it's AC Y from YQB-YUL, followed by 2 J flights (YUL-IST on TK and IST-ATH on A3). Every other time I've travelled with such a ticket, I've been denied lounge access at YQB (note: this is not a MLL, but a contract lounge). Is there any way I can get into the lounge with my mostly J itinerary?
Jan 19, 2020, 11:09 pm
#127
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: YQB / YOW
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I've got an Aeroplan redemption scheduled for next week. As usual, it's AC Y from YQB-YUL, followed by 2 J flights (YUL-IST on TK and IST-ATH on A3). Every other time I've travelled with such a ticket, I've been denied lounge access at YQB (note: this is not a MLL, but a contract lounge). Is there any way I can get into the lounge with my mostly J itinerary?
Jan 20, 2020, 12:08 pm
#128
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 2,120
With Amadeus changes and no more eUPs at the airport IIRC, does this affect AP mixed cabin bookings? I'm looking at a YYC-YVR-YYZ route where only the first segment is available in J.
If I were to book this, and I class availability doesn't open up in advance, would the airport still be able to waitlist / clear me into J pending availability?
If I were to book this, and I class availability doesn't open up in advance, would the airport still be able to waitlist / clear me into J pending availability?
*Likely wouldn't gamble on the TATL being in Y due to further confusion at outstations, but wouldn't have thought twice about it on a YUL-YVR or YYZ-YVR leg.
Jan 21, 2020, 8:24 am
#129
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BR & CA
Programs: None no more
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With Amadeus changes and no more eUPs at the airport IIRC, does this affect AP mixed cabin bookings? I'm looking at a YYC-YVR-YYZ route where only the first segment is available in J.
If I were to book this, and I class availability doesn't open up in advance, would the airport still be able to waitlist / clear me into J pending availability?
If I were to book this, and I class availability doesn't open up in advance, would the airport still be able to waitlist / clear me into J pending availability?
Jan 21, 2020, 3:04 pm
#130
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BR & CA
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Zappy and Nomadic, I have this exact situation tonight: YXE - YYZ - GRU on a busimess redemption with the first flight confirmed economy. There has been AP business available for six days but I could not get through to the call centre after multiple attempts. I will find out in a few hours what they can or cannot do at the airport, will report here.
Jan 21, 2020, 4:18 pm
#131
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The check in agent could not upgrade at check in (which we assumed). She made notes on the file and confirmed that because it was an aeroplan business redemption they would put me in business once the flight closed subject to availability which looks good at that point, she said she would also tell the gate agent when she saw her. The lounge agent said she will keep an eye on it and let me know when I should go out to the gate. Six seats open at this time so I should be good. I should also mention the agents here in Saskatoon are very good to deal with in my experience.
There's a very simple procedure they can follow to get you on the list. Then you'll clear ahead of non-revs.