Apr 2, 17, 9:28 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
If I use a Bid Upgrade do I get additional SQM / SQD now for my flights?
No.
If I use a Bid Upgrade on an International Flight leaving YYZ/YVR do I get access to the Signature Lounge?
No.
I have a flight going from XXX to YYY on DD-MM-YY and the minimum bid is $ZZZ - what are my chances / what should I bid?
No one here really knows how Plusgrade as implemented by AC really 'decides' which bids to accept.
There are so many potential variables that it's best just to bid what you feel the upgrade is worth to you.
AC Bid Upgrade - FAQs
If your upgrade request is accepted, the fare conditions for the original ticket you purchased shall remain in effect and will be applicable with respect to cancellation policies, change fees, conditions for minimum and maximum stay, and rules relating to the accrual of frequent flyer miles. All other conditions will be per the upgraded fare class.
On the AC website:
"AC Bid Upgrade - Your opportunity to travel in a higher cabin class"
https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/AirCanada
No.
If I use a Bid Upgrade on an International Flight leaving YYZ/YVR do I get access to the Signature Lounge?
No.
I have a flight going from XXX to YYY on DD-MM-YY and the minimum bid is $ZZZ - what are my chances / what should I bid?
No one here really knows how Plusgrade as implemented by AC really 'decides' which bids to accept.
There are so many potential variables that it's best just to bid what you feel the upgrade is worth to you.
AC Bid Upgrade - FAQs
If your upgrade request is accepted, the fare conditions for the original ticket you purchased shall remain in effect and will be applicable with respect to cancellation policies, change fees, conditions for minimum and maximum stay, and rules relating to the accrual of frequent flyer miles. All other conditions will be per the upgraded fare class.
On the AC website:
"AC Bid Upgrade - Your opportunity to travel in a higher cabin class"
https://upgrade.plusgrade.com/offer/AirCanada
Air Canada Bid Upgrade Program
Jan 4, 23, 4:32 pm
#1457
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Jan 6, 23, 9:11 am
#1459
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The $100/h value figure has been tossed around before, but it's a personal preference.
Jan 7, 23, 5:43 pm
#1461
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Jan 7, 23, 5:55 pm
#1463
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Ended up bidding the minimum and getting it for LAS-YYZ at T-48. It went from J9 to J5. Now I'm wondering if I could have maybe not bid and gotten a bump to at least PE as a M fare at the gate with it the flight currently being J5 O3 Y8 M8 at T- 31
I think I may have been quick on the trigger given my experience in Y on the way here and being so far down on the upgrade list
I think I may have been quick on the trigger given my experience in Y on the way here and being so far down on the upgrade list
Jan 7, 23, 6:34 pm
#1464
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Ended up bidding the minimum and getting it for LAS-YYZ at T-48. It went from J9 to J5. Now I'm wondering if I could have maybe not bid and gotten a bump to at least PE as a M fare at the gate with it the flight currently being J5 O3 Y8 M8 at T- 31
I think I may have been quick on the trigger given my experience in Y on the way here and being so far down on the upgrade list
I think I may have been quick on the trigger given my experience in Y on the way here and being so far down on the upgrade list
But in your case you may indeed get a great LMU price when checking in.
Jan 7, 23, 6:55 pm
#1465
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I wasn't referring to a complimentary upgrade. I had meant rather than bidding for an upgrade, I maybe could have let the flight upgrade list go to the gate and see if I would have been able to score an eUp at the gate through regular means considering where the fare buckets are now with me as an 75K, CC, M fare
Jan 7, 23, 7:29 pm
#1466
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I wasn't referring to a complimentary upgrade. I had meant rather than bidding for an upgrade, I maybe could have let the flight upgrade list go to the gate and see if I would have been able to score an eUp at the gate through regular means considering where the fare buckets are now with me as an 75K, CC, M fare
Jan 7, 23, 9:28 pm
#1468
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Jan 20, 23, 10:12 am
#1470
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