LMU (Last Minute Upgrades) fare discussion & questions
Apr 2, 2016, 5:19 pm
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Apr 2, 2016, 5:32 pm
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Apr 2, 2016, 9:19 pm
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And sorry, they also upgraded two FAs in uniform.. mind you, I had 2 free seats next to me.... yes, 2.... in a a narrowbody.. Drink with me and I'll explain what that means.
Apr 2, 2016, 9:19 pm
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Wandered back towards Int MLL and thought I'd chat with the agent about the LMU again.
me: "I have an Aeroplan booking on which I'd like to purchase an upgrade. Is this possible?"
concierge: "I'm pretty certain yes. Let me see... line 1 (pointing to the screen)..." taps the 1 key on keyboard, swings the monitor around and says "See? $648 after tax."
... transacted with very pleasant conversation redacted...
And I write this sitting in the International MLL in YUL.
Now I'm out a bag charge, I have to wait at baggage claim when for sure I'd get overhead... Apparently LMU isn't something AC trains agents to sell, and would rather eup waitlisted cheapeners?
me: "I have an Aeroplan booking on which I'd like to purchase an upgrade. Is this possible?"
concierge: "I'm pretty certain yes. Let me see... line 1 (pointing to the screen)..." taps the 1 key on keyboard, swings the monitor around and says "See? $648 after tax."
... transacted with very pleasant conversation redacted...
And I write this sitting in the International MLL in YUL.
Now I'm out a bag charge, I have to wait at baggage claim when for sure I'd get overhead... Apparently LMU isn't something AC trains agents to sell, and would rather eup waitlisted cheapeners?
I didn't know that the Lounge agents were able to sale LMU's! Good to know for next time...
Apr 3, 2016, 8:41 am
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Apr 3, 2016, 11:31 am
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Apr 3, 2016, 12:12 pm
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I don't think that was called for. You want to call them incompetent, fine, but this last comment was un-necessary.
Apr 3, 2016, 10:37 pm
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Even ignoring http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...-re-wrong.html, you more than post people should recognize YVR and the variety of agents.
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Apr 12, 2016, 4:41 pm
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Upgrade Cost from Tango to J for YYC-NRT
I know this is a little bit of a loaded question, as it varies greatly, but I was just wondering for those with experience on this route - what do you normally see at 24 hours for an upgrade charge from Tango to J? I am going in Mid October. Just wondering if availability is even possible, and if so, what kind of upgrade fee I am looking at.
Apr 12, 2016, 5:05 pm
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Total trivia here but only because I still had this saved in photos (LOL)
A year ago, YVR-NRT, 2 different flights a few weeks apart, at OLCI, LMUs offered from PE to J were $1,095 and $1.295 (before taxes)
About 5 months ago, YYZ-NRT at OLCI, LMU from PE to J $1,396 before taxes.
A year ago, YVR-NRT, 2 different flights a few weeks apart, at OLCI, LMUs offered from PE to J were $1,095 and $1.295 (before taxes)
About 5 months ago, YYZ-NRT at OLCI, LMU from PE to J $1,396 before taxes.
Apr 12, 2016, 5:13 pm
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I know PE to J is possible, but would there be an option to go from Y to J? Or would it be first LMU is from Y to PE? and then if you try again, it'll be PY to J?
Apr 12, 2016, 5:20 pm
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And yes, I would also be curious to know if options appear on the LMU to buy up to PE or J, or just J.
Apr 12, 2016, 8:13 pm
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You can search NRT in the LMU thread...not Calgary specific, but it still gives a good outline of prices
Results like this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...ge=3&query=nrt
And yes, there are differently priced upgrades from Y to J , Y to PE and PE to J.
You will never be offered an on line LMU coming back from Japan but you can ask at the airport when you check in. It is usually 1000 from Y to J coming back (assuming availability, of course)
Results like this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...ge=3&query=nrt
And yes, there are differently priced upgrades from Y to J , Y to PE and PE to J.
You will never be offered an on line LMU coming back from Japan but you can ask at the airport when you check in. It is usually 1000 from Y to J coming back (assuming availability, of course)
Apr 13, 2016, 7:24 am
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You can search NRT in the LMU thread...not Calgary specific, but it still gives a good outline of prices
Results like this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...ge=3&query=nrt
And yes, there are differently priced upgrades from Y to J , Y to PE and PE to J.
You will never be offered an on line LMU coming back from Japan but you can ask at the airport when you check in. It is usually 1000 from Y to J coming back (assuming availability, of course)
Results like this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/searc...ge=3&query=nrt
And yes, there are differently priced upgrades from Y to J , Y to PE and PE to J.
You will never be offered an on line LMU coming back from Japan but you can ask at the airport when you check in. It is usually 1000 from Y to J coming back (assuming availability, of course)
Apr 13, 2016, 10:46 am
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