LMU (Last Minute Upgrades) fare discussion & questions
Jan 30, 2017, 12:51 pm
#271
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Hi,
I am trying to check in my grandparents from HKG-YYZ, hoping to do the LMU but the option wasn't given. Called in AC reservations and they said tango fares aren't eligible, but later then said if they go to the airport then they might be able to do it. What are my options now? Does the check in system change as you get closer to flight time?
Thanks in advance.
I am trying to check in my grandparents from HKG-YYZ, hoping to do the LMU but the option wasn't given. Called in AC reservations and they said tango fares aren't eligible, but later then said if they go to the airport then they might be able to do it. What are my options now? Does the check in system change as you get closer to flight time?
Thanks in advance.
A seat could open up closer too, if someone cancels their upgrade/ticket.
The other thing is, there could be one seat free and you may have two people on the booking; not sure if that makes a difference?
Your card is only charged for up-fare/LMU if the request goes through.
Jan 30, 2017, 1:55 pm
#272
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 3
Someone is talking nonsense. There are hundreds of examples where people were offered LMU from Tango - it tends to be more costly than from other fares though. It's offered at T-24 OLCI if, and only if there are seats mind. Try booking the flight again through AC and check the PY/J seat map, if every seat is full that's why; even if there are a few free it could still be there are unselected spots, but gives you an idea.
A seat could open up closer too, if someone cancels their upgrade/ticket.
The other thing is, there could be one seat free and you may have two people on the booking; not sure if that makes a difference?
Your card is only charged for up-fare/LMU if the request goes through.
A seat could open up closer too, if someone cancels their upgrade/ticket.
The other thing is, there could be one seat free and you may have two people on the booking; not sure if that makes a difference?
Your card is only charged for up-fare/LMU if the request goes through.
Jan 30, 2017, 2:30 pm
#273
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
You can checkin multiple times including at airport. There should bean option there to change seats or upgrade, somewhere in the bottom right if on the website vs the app - but I've seen it offered via the app when it actually works before too. Only exception is when I'm already in the top available cabin.
With 20 seats open the price is likely decent... let us know.
Jan 30, 2017, 3:33 pm
#274
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
I believe LMU from HKG is like those at HND/NRT: inquire at the airport and they pull out the binder.
Jan 31, 2017, 9:35 am
#275
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 3
Update: was able to upgrade both of them at the airport, wasn't cheap (10,000HKD) but had to because of their age/health.
Feb 1, 2017, 11:44 am
#276
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
That route can Tango seats for $500 and J seats for $4000. So ~$1700, even each is still a big saving and keeps you out of the HD for the long flight - assuming it's the direct.
Sucks that you didn't get a good deal though, the ones over Christmas really do seem to have been a short lived present
Feb 14, 2017, 9:22 pm
#277
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,476
Checking in my dad for his flight tomorrow YYZ-SFO .... and OLCI has the "upgrade purchase" button .... C$917 seriously!? 
Feb 15, 2017, 4:39 am
#278
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
The later non pods are about $300 less though so depends if you bought tango or flex. From tango it's good
Feb 16, 2017, 2:14 pm
#279
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
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Another reminder that this is the LMU discussion thread, not the thread to post the LMU you've been offered which is here:
Post your LMUs (Last Minute Upgrades) here
tcook052
AC forum moderator
Post your LMUs (Last Minute Upgrades) here
tcook052
AC forum moderator
Feb 24, 2017, 9:08 am
#282
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Titanium & LTP, NEXUS
Posts: 613
Yup (well 19 in my case since I used 2 on the domestic segment). I was considering it with credits as a chunk of them were expiring at the end of February anyway, but would have also had to burn 9 from next year. Pretty bad value either way considering the low cost of the LMU.
Feb 24, 2017, 12:59 pm
#284
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Was J anywhere close to full? I'd be jumping at that for 7 hours overnight.
Feb 25, 2017, 8:01 am
#285
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,706
As per the thread title "discussion" I've been noticing a large number of pax (compared to other routes) taking the LMU on the flights to DEL from YYZ leaving no upgrades available by the time it goes to gate. (does not impact me personally but I have noticed!)