LMU (Last Minute Upgrades) fare discussion & questions
Sep 1, 2017, 7:01 am
#377
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC Aeroplan, BA blue
Posts: 138
Just purchased an LMU for a flight tomorrow. Would anyone be able to answer the following?
1, If I had previously purchased a preferred seat, will this fee be automatically refunded or do I have to request a refund?
2, With regards to baggage fees and weight, if flying business to the USA from Canada, are first two bags of a maximum 70lbs weight free? Since I bought an LMU, business baggage rules apply?
3, Is access to the MLL included?
Thanks for the help!
1, If I had previously purchased a preferred seat, will this fee be automatically refunded or do I have to request a refund?
2, With regards to baggage fees and weight, if flying business to the USA from Canada, are first two bags of a maximum 70lbs weight free? Since I bought an LMU, business baggage rules apply?
3, Is access to the MLL included?
Thanks for the help!
Sep 1, 2017, 10:23 am
#378
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC Aeroplan, BA blue
Posts: 138
I'm on EWR-YVR, Tango fare and paid to select row 14. Will I see the offer at check in? Is any credit given to already paying to upgrade into those seats, even if not technically PY? I could justify $350-400 for that upgrade...is that a reasonable expectation of offer, or should I simply be happy with the PY quality row on 787?
Sep 1, 2017, 10:24 am
#379
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
According to AC Reservations standard seat fees are non refundable but preferred seat fees are. You can always try after the trip by filling in a form and seeing if they refund the fee. I know if you purchase an LMU and have preferred seat the fee is automatically refunded by the system.
I could see money being better spent elsewhere but it's not my money
Sep 1, 2017, 11:49 am
#380
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Lounge access is available if there is a lounge at your departure airport. Pretty sure luggage is too, odd how AC neglects to list this though.
Pretty much the only thing you don't get from an LMU vs buying P is extra AQM, any changes are also as per original ticket and you can end up lower down in the meal list. Can't recall what happens in IRROPs, but likely a refund.
Sep 1, 2017, 12:20 pm
#381
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: CDG
Programs: AC, AF, EY, AA
Posts: 29
YUL-PVG tomorrow booked in K. Offer to PE is CAD 721. Did not accept
Will try a last minute check-in.
Will try a last minute check-in.
Sep 4, 2017, 8:15 pm
#382
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YEGmonton
Programs: AC SEMM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 213
YVR to YEG $54 Y to J. I took it.
Sep 4, 2017, 9:50 pm
#383
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AC SE100k, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 2,648
Sep 4, 2017, 9:56 pm
#384
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,353
Maybe they're experimenting with TOD offers like the US 3.
Sep 4, 2017, 10:09 pm
#385
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
I don't think I've ever seen an LMU that low, not even on the YYZ-NYC legs which is a similar length. In fact I can't think of many routes that are shorter and offer multiple cabins.
Sep 4, 2017, 10:14 pm
#386
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YEGmonton
Programs: AC SEMM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 213
Sep 5, 2017, 2:24 am
#388
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Sep 5, 2017, 3:06 am
#389
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,267