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
Jul 11, 2019, 9:51 am
#421
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
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@zam
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30337744-post377.html
As for what the availability is based on for PE upgrades, AFAIK, nobody has posted the official answer in this forum yet and it remains unknown* to us. Some have previously speculated that it could be something like if N>=2, but there is no hard proof on that.
* "unknown" could mean none of us here really don't know, or some of us do know but have chosen not to divulge this information here just yet, at least
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30337744-post377.html
* "unknown" could mean none of us here really don't know, or some of us do know but have chosen not to divulge this information here just yet, at least
Jul 13, 2019, 12:10 pm
#422
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
More of a general question... apologies if this is the wrong thread.
Any anecdotal info on success rates of E50k clearing an upgrade to J (or even PY) on YVR - YYZ and vice versa?
My assumption is there are too many E75 / 100's that it would be incredibly difficult on just about any flight / most days of the week but thought I'd reach out and ask if people have found a particular day of the week or flight which has less of the higher status PAX.
Any anecdotal info on success rates of E50k clearing an upgrade to J (or even PY) on YVR - YYZ and vice versa?
My assumption is there are too many E75 / 100's that it would be incredibly difficult on just about any flight / most days of the week but thought I'd reach out and ask if people have found a particular day of the week or flight which has less of the higher status PAX.
Jul 13, 2019, 12:22 pm
#423
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Really depends on the flight and loads, but as an E50 I generally don’t count on my requests clearing on that route. I’ve had much more success on YUL-YVR if you can make the routing work.
Nov 25, 2019, 4:29 pm
#424
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: Altitude
Posts: 7
Question - Are eUpgrades no longer available from Standard?
I seem to recall reading... something... about eventually not being able to eUpgrade from a Standard Fare. But of course I don't remember any details or where I heard/read it. I haven't gotten an option to eUpgrade on checkin via the new app, I knew that was coming... But, have have they gotten rid of the ability to eUpgrade from standard fare altogether? Is this something that might come back after all the changes to the software/Aeroplan program are rolled out? Searching the AC website right now I can't find anything that address this clearly.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nov 25, 2019, 4:30 pm
#425
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I seem to recall reading... something... about eventually not being able to eUpgrade from a Standard Fare. But of course I don't remember any details or where I heard/read it. I haven't gotten an option to eUpgrade on checkin via the new app, I knew that was coming... But, have have they gotten rid of the ability to eUpgrade from standard fare altogether? Is this something that might come back after all the changes to the software/Aeroplan program are rolled out? Searching the AC website right now I can't find anything that address this clearly.
Thanks!
Thanks!
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ade-offer.html
Last edited by yyznomad; Nov 25, 2019 at 4:50 pm
Nov 25, 2019, 5:12 pm
#426
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: Altitude
Posts: 7
Nov 25, 2019, 5:27 pm
#427
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: YYT
Programs: M-Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Aeroplan 50K, DragonPass, AMEX MR, NEXUS
Posts: 1,715
I would be shocked if they didn't, and I find it somewhat annoying how they don't just make it permanent at this point.
Nov 25, 2019, 5:53 pm
#428
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Location: YVR
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Nov 25, 2019, 5:56 pm
#429
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: YYT
Programs: M-Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Aeroplan 50K, DragonPass, AMEX MR, NEXUS
Posts: 1,715
If we are being honest here, AC would be insane to cancel it given the additional revenue it has generated for them through co-pay.
Perhaps they think by keeping it as a promotion people will be more inclined to do it because it is "for a limited time."
Nov 25, 2019, 7:58 pm
#430
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 9
I'm curious if I'm interpreting things wrong or if this promotion actually makes things worse for me.
I have a Flex ticket in class A from Canada to the US. Per the eupgrade requirements page, it should be eligible for upgrade using 4 credits and $50 addon. The eUp website is quoting me $0 and 7 credits, which are the terms under this promotion. I'd much rather spend $50 and keep my credits. Is this possible at all, or am I misinterpreting the chart?
I have a Flex ticket in class A from Canada to the US. Per the eupgrade requirements page, it should be eligible for upgrade using 4 credits and $50 addon. The eUp website is quoting me $0 and 7 credits, which are the terms under this promotion. I'd much rather spend $50 and keep my credits. Is this possible at all, or am I misinterpreting the chart?
Nov 25, 2019, 9:52 pm
#431
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
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I'm curious if I'm interpreting things wrong or if this promotion actually makes things worse for me.
I have a Flex ticket in class A from Canada to the US. Per the eupgrade requirements page, it should be eligible for upgrade using 4 credits and $50 addon. The eUp website is quoting me $0 and 7 credits, which are the terms under this promotion. I'd much rather spend $50 and keep my credits. Is this possible at all, or am I misinterpreting the chart?
I have a Flex ticket in class A from Canada to the US. Per the eupgrade requirements page, it should be eligible for upgrade using 4 credits and $50 addon. The eUp website is quoting me $0 and 7 credits, which are the terms under this promotion. I'd much rather spend $50 and keep my credits. Is this possible at all, or am I misinterpreting the chart?
(but regardless, the current promotion takes priority - you can't select which scheme to go under)
Dec 1, 2019, 8:05 am
#433
Join Date: May 2013
Location: YYT/YYC/TPE
Programs: AC SE, UA, National Exec Elite, Nexus, GE
Posts: 1,810
Dec 1, 2019, 9:26 pm
#434
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
I was just looking for this today, and also couldn't find it. I also can't find the tables saying how many credits for the different distances. Just a "starting at" number of credits for the shortest distances.
Dec 8, 2019, 7:43 pm
#435
Join Date: Nov 2019
Programs: AC 35K, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 20
Next year will be my first year with status at 35K. I keep reading that YVR-YYZ is a tough route to upgrade. What about SFO-YYZ - anyone have experience? I flew paid J on that route last week on the red-eye and it was full but not sure if that’s the norm. I usually fly Flex it sometimes PY.