Apr 2, 17, 9:28 pm
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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
https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/AC-Bid-Upgrade-FAQ.pdf
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
https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/AC-Bid-Upgrade-FAQ.pdf
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
Nov 8, 16, 10:40 pm
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Air Canada Bid Upgrade Program
A friend of mine mentioned that she received an e-mail stating she can submit a bid (auction?) for an upgrade to business class. The thing is that the URL in the e-mail that she is instructed to go to is not an Air Canada (according to her) domain URL.
Has anyone else heard about this?
I'm not in a position to check it out properly - only on mobile, so no web inspection tools at my disposal for the moment.
Has anyone else heard about this?
I'm not in a position to check it out properly - only on mobile, so no web inspection tools at my disposal for the moment.
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Nov 8, 16, 10:44 pm
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Did the email really originate at AC?
I'd be suspicious as I assume that bidding would require a credit card and other personal details.
I'd be suspicious as I assume that bidding would require a credit card and other personal details.
Nov 8, 16, 10:46 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Did the email really originate at AC?
Nov 8, 16, 10:52 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Did the email really originate at AC?
I'd be suspicious as I assume that bidding would require a credit card and other personal details.
I'd be suspicious as I assume that bidding would require a credit card and other personal details.
I call phishing.
Why would AC cheapen the cabin?
Nov 8, 16, 10:54 pm
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Originally Posted by jaysona
A friend of mine mentioned that she received an e-mail stating she can submit a bid (auction?) for an upgrade to business class. The thing is that the URL in the e-mail that she is instructed to go to is not an Air Canada (according to her) domain URL.
Has anyone else heard about this?
I'm not in a position to check it out properly - only on mobile, so no web inspection tools at my disposal for the moment.
Has anyone else heard about this?
I'm not in a position to check it out properly - only on mobile, so no web inspection tools at my disposal for the moment.
It say "up to" but it's not bidding, and you have to call in too.
Nov 8, 16, 10:55 pm
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This makes total sense to me! Not surprised one bit and I believe it.
This year with the changes I've been seeing a ton of space in the J cabins while flying. Why not get people to tell you how much they are willing to pay extra to be up there and then decide if you want to take it or not? Great way for some extra revenue that's at your discretion to take or not.
As ffsim pointed out, R games and all.
This year with the changes I've been seeing a ton of space in the J cabins while flying. Why not get people to tell you how much they are willing to pay extra to be up there and then decide if you want to take it or not? Great way for some extra revenue that's at your discretion to take or not.
As ffsim pointed out, R games and all.
Nov 8, 16, 10:56 pm
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Originally Posted by SparseFlyer
I think your friend is confusing something with the email promo.
It say "up to" but it's not bidding, and you have to call in too.
It say "up to" but it's not bidding, and you have to call in too.
Nov 8, 16, 11:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Sean Peever
This makes total sense to me! Not surprised one bit and I believe it.
I'd love to know what the email actually said. How it works, why the URL isn't AC's, etc. Who knows, maybe Sparse is right and OP's friend is confused.
Nov 8, 16, 11:03 pm
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It wouldn't surprise me if this were true.
The number of airlines which have implemented a "bidding for upgrade" system has exploded over the last two years. Pretty much much all the airlines use the IT platform developed by Plusgrade:
www.plusgrade.com
I had the opportunity to meet the founders during a conference last week and it's probably one of the most significant innovations in generating ancillary revenue in recent years.
Of course this would be bad news for frequent flyers, but let's see whether the news is true....
The number of airlines which have implemented a "bidding for upgrade" system has exploded over the last two years. Pretty much much all the airlines use the IT platform developed by Plusgrade:
www.plusgrade.com
I had the opportunity to meet the founders during a conference last week and it's probably one of the most significant innovations in generating ancillary revenue in recent years.
Of course this would be bad news for frequent flyers, but let's see whether the news is true....
Nov 9, 16, 12:17 am
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Originally Posted by Jasper2009
Of course this would be bad news for frequent flyers, but let's see whether the news is true....
Nov 9, 16, 8:03 am
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Originally Posted by adam.smith
Depends. If the eUp system remains in place as-is and bidding simply replaces the LMU system, not necessarily bad news.
Then all bets are off.
Nov 9, 16, 8:59 am
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Originally Posted by SparseFlyer
Unless bidding is not until T-15m and takes away R space.
Then all bets are off.
Then all bets are off.
Buckle up, buckaroos!
