Chances of upgrades with eUpgrades YYZ-LAX
Jun 5, 2015, 8:15 am
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Chances of upgrades with eUpgrades YYZ-LAX
Hi,
Does anyone fly between YYZ-LAX often? I was wondering how often does your eUpgrades clear for this leg? (I have 35K)
I have a trip in August to SEA and a trip to LAX in November. My 35K status only has 30 credits so that's only enough to upgrade 2 one way flights. I really want to use it on the LAX trip (since it's a 767 instead of an E90), but if the upgrade chances are slim, I prob. try to spend it on the Seattle trip. I also probably won't fly AC between December and February so the credits will probably expire if I don't use it.
Does anyone fly between YYZ-LAX often? I was wondering how often does your eUpgrades clear for this leg? (I have 35K)
I have a trip in August to SEA and a trip to LAX in November. My 35K status only has 30 credits so that's only enough to upgrade 2 one way flights. I really want to use it on the LAX trip (since it's a 767 instead of an E90), but if the upgrade chances are slim, I prob. try to spend it on the Seattle trip. I also probably won't fly AC between December and February so the credits will probably expire if I don't use it.
Jun 5, 2015, 8:17 am
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When is your Seattle trip (what day of the week and month of the year)? YYZ - SEA is hard to clear depending on day of the week as it's basically an Amazon/Microsoft shuttle.
I can't speak for the YYZ LAX route but can for the YYZ SEA route.
I can't speak for the YYZ LAX route but can for the YYZ SEA route.
Jun 5, 2015, 10:26 am
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I've seen YYZ-LAX go out with empty seats. I've missed upgrades on YYZ-LAX on an M fare as Super Elite.
My advice to you is to request every upgrade you can, because you're going to be pretty low on the list.
My advice to you is to request every upgrade you can, because you're going to be pretty low on the list.
Jun 5, 2015, 1:16 pm
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I had a flight pass earliar this year, so M fare for YYZ-LAX, I'm also a SE I cleared all but once. I tended to leave Sunday afternoon from here (YYZ), my return varied.
The one time I missed there was some youtube party and plane was full of youtube people
The one time I missed there was some youtube party and plane was full of youtube people
Jun 5, 2015, 4:54 pm
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Aug is a dead time for YYZ SEA and R/T. You should be able to upgrade. You may be waitlisted, but you should clear, at least from SEA YYZ if you are flying on any day other than a Saturday. Don't ask me why, not posting why on a public forum 
If you are trying to clear SEA YYZ, pick Tues/Wed/Thursday
If you are trying to clear SEA YYZ, pick Tues/Wed/Thursday
Jun 5, 2015, 5:03 pm
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Aug is a dead time for YYZ SEA and R/T. You should be able to upgrade. You may be waitlisted, but you should clear, at least from SEA YYZ if you are flying on any day other than a Saturday. Don't ask me why, not posting why on a public forum If you are trying to clear SEA YYZ, pick Tues/Wed/Thursday
If you are trying to clear SEA YYZ, pick Tues/Wed/ThursdayHowever, it's your experience that counts.
This is good to know, thanks.