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mykel67 Mar 26, 2018 3:10 am

Update: Upgrade bid was accepted.

mykel67 Mar 26, 2018 6:48 am

I just noticed that the minimum bid upgrade for our return flight, MEX-YYZ, is actually lower ($250), even though that flight is a 763 with lie-flat seats. Why would this leg be cheaper? Is it because there are fewer seats available on the outbound flight (only 12 vs 24)?

jc94 Mar 26, 2018 7:15 am


Originally Posted by mykel67 (Post 29567872)
I just noticed that the minimum bid upgrade for our return flight, MEX-YYZ, is actually lower ($250), even though that flight is a 763 with lie-flat seats. Why would this leg be cheaper? Is it because there are fewer seats available on the outbound flight (only 12 vs 24)?

More seats available, less chance of filling them based on normal load factors that direction I would guess ... Could also be an error on ACs end. If you confirm flight details someone might confirm actual current load.

Of course once you hit about 14 days in any R space might decrease and I wonder if that will affect bid offer minimums.

mykel67 Mar 26, 2018 8:26 am

MEX-YYZ April 2, AC1981. According to Seat Guru there are two configurations for this plane. It looks like it is probably 2x2x2 after all.

Bohemian1 Mar 26, 2018 10:39 am


Originally Posted by mykel67 (Post 29568238)
MEX-YYZ April 2, AC1981. According to Seat Guru there are two configurations for this plane. It looks like it is probably 2x2x2 after all.


EF shows : J9 C9 D9 Z9 P9 R6 Y4 B4 M4 U3 H2 Q1 V0 W0 G0 S0 T0 L0 A0 K0

So lots of R space on this one.

jc94 Mar 26, 2018 12:25 pm


Originally Posted by Bohemian1 (Post 29568756)
EF shows : J9 C9 D9 Z9 P9 R6 Y4 B4 M4 U3 H2 Q1 V0 W0 G0 S0 T0 L0 A0 K0

So lots of R space on this one.

So my guess would be J loads on this route tend to be low.
Today's list for example shows 7 upgrades approved off the waitlist for a full cabin.

Being Easter Monday may have an impact.

swiss traveler Mar 31, 2018 11:35 am

have a YUL-GVA leg in late may and need to add my newborn to my ticket (paid PE, class N). Should I first add the new-born and then bid for the upgrade or the other way arround (bid first and add new-born afterwards) ?
thanks for any advice.

Sopwith Mar 31, 2018 9:59 pm

I have an opportunity to bid YYZ-TLV in mid April. Haven't done this bid thing before. Currently booked in PE. If I bid and it isn't accepted is there any chance my PE seat selection will be messed up? I'm seeing successful bids in the $500-650 range.

Any advice?

D404 Mar 31, 2018 10:41 pm


Originally Posted by Sopwith (Post 29589158)
I have an opportunity to bid YYZ-TLV in mid April. Haven't done this bid thing before. Currently booked in PE. If I bid and it isn't accepted is there any chance my PE seat selection will be messed up? I'm seeing successful bids in the $500-650 range.

Any advice?

Your seat will not be messed up. I've lost bids while seated in PE several times. The bid page itself also says you will not lose your seat.

Sopwith Apr 1, 2018 3:52 pm


Originally Posted by Sopwith (Post 29589158)
I have an opportunity to bid YYZ-TLV in mid April. Haven't done this bid thing before. Currently booked in PE. If I bid and it isn't accepted is there any chance my PE seat selection will be messed up? I'm seeing successful bids in the $500-650 range.

Any advice?

I tried to bid using the app on my iPad - it didn't work. Wasn't able to zero out the segments I didn't want to bid. :rolleyes: Used my PC and it seemed to go through okay. Wish me luck!

mykel67 Apr 1, 2018 4:31 pm

Bid $250 on our return segment and got the notification of success 72 hours before departure. Does anyone know if lounge access is included in MEX? No MLL there.

mykel67 Apr 3, 2018 11:49 am

Update: Yes, entry to the United lounge was included. It was better than the Aeromexico lounge I've used the past few trips. Overall I was fairly pleased with the Premium Rouge experience given what I paid.

Rip2184 Apr 4, 2018 11:44 am

Generally how soon after the 72hr bid deadline has passed do you receive confirmation of bid acceptance/rejection? I placed a bid on my Saturday flight (AC5 YYZ to HND) and am anxious to know the result.

mykel67 Apr 4, 2018 11:53 am

With the outbound flight I received notification a little more than 48 hours in advance; with the return flight the notification came almost right at the 72 hour mark.

Bohemian1 Apr 4, 2018 1:00 pm

I've also had situations where the bid was not apparently not successful, but got no email of any kind.


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