Mar 11, 2019, 6:14 pm
Last edit by: yyznomad
Current eUpgrade Promotion for eUpgrade Requests Made Until June 30, 2020
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/special-offers/eupgrade-offer.html
Upgrades to Business Class
US
Europe/Middle East/South America
Asia/Australia
Upgrades to Premium Economy
US (This is the only promotion for Premium Economy at this time)
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/special-offers/eupgrade-offer.html
Upgrades to Business Class
US
Europe/Middle East/South America
Asia/Australia
Upgrades to Premium EconomyUS (This is the only promotion for Premium Economy at this time)
New eUpgrade Requirements! Co-pay for lower flex fares
Oct 25, 2017, 12:33 pm
#241
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YYC
Programs: AC 50k 1MM, Marriott LT Titanium Elite
Posts: 3,402
I am sorry, I am definitely having a senior moment today, as I am not getting the comments I am reading on this news. Isn't there is no change at all? In fact a true enhancement where they are bring Tango eUpgrade-able as a permanent option now. Booking classes "S, T, L, A, K" are Tango, isn't it?
All it seems AC is doing is free up or eliminate "Tango" and combine it in Flex. Isn't that is a comment many had made in the past on why keeping this name?
Whether they will recycle Tango to make it the UA Basic Economy fare, or come up with a new name, that I am not sure.
All it seems AC is doing is free up or eliminate "Tango" and combine it in Flex. Isn't that is a comment many had made in the past on why keeping this name?
Whether they will recycle Tango to make it the UA Basic Economy fare, or come up with a new name, that I am not sure.
Oct 25, 2017, 12:33 pm
#242
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: AC Altitude E%dK
Posts: 21
I don't think Tango's going anywhere - there's some fine print at the bottom of the email about additional Tango fare classes being created - "Just like Flex, more Tango fares will also be available in additional booking classes for flights within Canada."
If anything, I wouldn't be surprised to see AC create an even more restrictive fare class for their cheaper fares.
If anything, I wouldn't be surprised to see AC create an even more restrictive fare class for their cheaper fares.
Oct 25, 2017, 12:52 pm
#245
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM; SPG Plat
Posts: 424
I'll have to wait to see how this plays out in practice but I suspect this will suck - although I'm allowed to book flex for work travel, it may be lowest flex, which means the co-pays will apply. Ugh. Another "enhancement".
Oct 25, 2017, 12:55 pm
#246
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
The only changes really is the old Flex only "M, U, H, Q, V, W, G" class if sold under the "Tango" brand will required the co-pay, a small co-pay in compare to the other.
as yvr76 pointed, you now also need to check the fare class and not just the fare name to know if you need co-pay or not.
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But I do wonder what is the different is price between the old A-Tango vs. the new A-Flex.
no new earning chart yet that show the new branded fare, i.e. there is no G-Tango or A-Flex. But I guess if A-Flex does get 100% AQM, that might not be bad thing for OPM flyer like myself where our Corp Travel Center will allow to book A-Flex for the same % discount we get with G-Flex now. Current no discount on Tango fare, it is the same price if I book it on AC website
Last edited by alc; Oct 25, 2017 at 1:05 pm Reason: added respond
Oct 25, 2017, 1:06 pm
#248
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, SPG; IC Pl/A; AA; DL
Posts: 14,324
To be fair SE1K still have no add-on for recent fare classes that were FLEX. That might change--we will see. This just adds functionality for Tango fare buyers in that some of those what were only Tango fares are now Flex. I don't know how many uptake on these low fares though as I find it easier to buy Prem Econo and upgrade from there or just buy business on another airline.
Not nearly so complicated.
Oct 25, 2017, 1:46 pm
#251
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Air Canada altitude 50k, Delta skymiles gold
Posts: 1
Status Match to UA
I have had a ridiculous time with Air Canada trying to make status last year, and I was super happy to get my 50K status this year until I found out that as a business traveler I am going to have to fork out my own cash to get upgraded and stay within company pricing policy. This recent hot garbage with the flex fares puts upgrades even further out of reach. Do you think switching to a united airlines account for a status match would help? Is this something United would do?
Oct 25, 2017, 2:12 pm
#254
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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: 44,354
AC is going to try to make more money, and I accept that. But at this point, if there's Flex L available, how do I buy Flex G?
Though it's interesting that Flex L plus copay could be cheaper than Flex G.
Also, I'm not seeing a co-pay for Flex on any transborder routes. Only domestic.
YVR-YYZ-BOS is $0, but YVR-YYZ is $150-$175.
This brings "hidden city" to a whole new level.
Oct 25, 2017, 2:12 pm
#255
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Not at present. I heard a rumour one can now upfare via the website on an existing (online) booking but am not sure if that's only to say P or covering from low Flex to high Flex. Or copay Flex to non. I don't have a eligible booking I can test it on.
Calling in works of course. Assuming one can get thru and not be cut off.
Calling in works of course. Assuming one can get thru and not be cut off.