Mar 14, 2017, 10:43 pm
Last edit by: jayman
flyquiet has graciously commenced with a compilation of recent data points with regard to the most recent targeted status buy up offer.
Your contributions to this wiki are greatly appreciated!
Please post your data point offer below, as per the headings, and the comma delimiter.
If someone would like to improve the formatting style, be my guest.
* Note that the first version of this wiki is based on flyquiet's post, #250.
* if you are not eligible to contribute to the wiki, just say so you in your post and we will do it for you.
- yyznomad
Your contributions to this wiki are greatly appreciated!
Please post your data point offer below, as per the headings, and the comma delimiter.
If someone would like to improve the formatting style, be my guest.
* Note that the first version of this wiki is based on flyquiet's post, #250.
* if you are not eligible to contribute to the wiki, just say so you in your post and we will do it for you.
- yyznomad
Code:
From AQM AQS AQD Offer Post#
Code:
75k105% uns 88% 2499 N/A
Code:
75K 70% 79% 125% no 238 75K 76% uns 55% no 229 75K 105% uns 53% no 210 75K 116% uns 75% no 252 75K 84% uns 47% no 254 75K (unclear if given 50K or 75K, 64%, uns, 126%, no, 255 75K uns 89% 85% 1599 129/162 75K 81% 48% 92% 1299 151/160 75k 83% uns 81% no 295 50K 62% 88% 100% no 319 50K 73% 41% 116% no 289 50K 96% 74% 106% 899 266 50K 80% uns 178% no 232 50K uns uns uns 899 193 35K 93% 46% 160% 899 125 35K 88% 46% 133% 899 230 35K 99% uns "enough", 799, 253 35K 72% 31% 100% no --- 35K 70% uns 100% no 181 35K 61% 88% 264% 899 309 25K 91% uns 150% 599 287 25K uns 94% uns 599 123 25K 71% 74% 200% no 195 AC*A uns uns uns 499 127 AC*A 79% 16% 104% 499 257 AC*A 92% uns 87% 144 AC*A 41% 8% 191% 399 258
AC to allow status buy-up
Feb 27, 2018, 11:29 am
#466
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YFC
Programs: AC*50K
Posts: 104
YFCacademic: step up to Altitude Elite 75K for 2018
My 2017 progress to 75K:
AQM: 71,175 94% of 75,000
AQS: 30 40% of 75 AQS
AQD: 8,543.68 94% of 9,000 AQD
resulted in this generous offer:Altitude Status Upgrade: CAD$ 949.00 (plus applicable taxes)
AQM: 71,175 94% of 75,000
AQS: 30 40% of 75 AQS
AQD: 8,543.68 94% of 9,000 AQD
resulted in this generous offer:Altitude Status Upgrade: CAD$ 949.00 (plus applicable taxes)
Feb 27, 2018, 11:30 am
#467
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan 75K | Latitude Flight Pass junkie
Posts: 1,548
I can only speak for my case. If they were smart, they'd have variable pricing to entice people to pay.
For me - I really believe it makes a difference for upgrading, and I like having the lounge guests, and using lounges outside of the country. Priority baggage is also a big deal. So - worth it.
For me - I really believe it makes a difference for upgrading, and I like having the lounge guests, and using lounges outside of the country. Priority baggage is also a big deal. So - worth it.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:33 am
#468
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
*G with global MLL access and able to eUp some lower TATL fares to PY . Not to mention additional eUps/mileage bonus.
Depends upon your flying habits, if you fly within NA on AC only I'd venture not but that's just MHO. Also depends how much you are flying before March 2019.
That said, I wonder how cheap a 5 segment run would have been, AQD was only $120 off so some sort of YYJ YVR YLW YYC YYZ YYJ might have been doable for < $1099 (+tax).
Depends upon your flying habits, if you fly within NA on AC only I'd venture not but that's just MHO. Also depends how much you are flying before March 2019.
That said, I wonder how cheap a 5 segment run would have been, AQD was only $120 off so some sort of YYJ YVR YLW YYC YYZ YYJ might have been doable for < $1099 (+tax).
Feb 27, 2018, 11:36 am
#469
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1
Hey all,
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Just got the offer of $399 to go P25K
I missed the miles requirement by 707 miles. Got 24,293 for the year. (97%)
Spent $4,375.41 total w/ $3K being the threshold for P25K as you all know.
I'm going to pass.
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Just got the offer of $399 to go P25K
I missed the miles requirement by 707 miles. Got 24,293 for the year. (97%)
Spent $4,375.41 total w/ $3K being the threshold for P25K as you all know.
I'm going to pass.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:42 am
#470
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Air Canada 50K, Marriott Gold,
Posts: 206
Well I guess AC would say the difference is worth $2,000 since that's the difference in AQD between the two levels, so they are offering a special discount for some to bridge that gap.
https://altitude.aircanada.com/static/pdf/2018_EN.pdf
https://altitude.aircanada.com/static/pdf/2018_EN.pdf
Feb 27, 2018, 12:02 pm
#471
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: AC Lifetime SE100K, 3MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,901
Feb 27, 2018, 12:44 pm
#472
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ideally YOW, but probably not
Programs: AC SE*MM
Posts: 1,825
I just got an offer to go to 75K for $949.
Last year I did 73K with north of $20K spend. So that was a hard no on spending more.
Plus I am over 40K flown already this year, I’ll probably be 75K by summer anyway.
You’d think Air Canada would already understand this and maybe tailor the offer. I can’t imagine how they think someone in my position would find that price compelling.
Last year I did 73K with north of $20K spend. So that was a hard no on spending more.
Plus I am over 40K flown already this year, I’ll probably be 75K by summer anyway.
You’d think Air Canada would already understand this and maybe tailor the offer. I can’t imagine how they think someone in my position would find that price compelling.
Feb 27, 2018, 12:56 pm
#473
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: AC*75K
Posts: 97
This is the story of AC, poor IT systems, bad upgrade windows, lack of testing. Clearly whoever generated the list of customers to email didn't check their current status in 2018. Or perhaps I'm being too harsh and they specifically hoped some customers overlooked that "I'm already 35k in 2018".
Feb 27, 2018, 2:00 pm
#474
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan 75K | Latitude Flight Pass junkie
Posts: 1,548
This is the story of AC, poor IT systems, bad upgrade windows, lack of testing. Clearly whoever generated the list of customers to email didn't check their current status in 2018. Or perhaps I'm being too harsh and they specifically hoped some customers overlooked that "I'm already 35k in 2018".
Last edited by YVR72; Feb 27, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Feb 27, 2018, 2:02 pm
#475
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
Feb 27, 2018, 2:44 pm
#476
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YYC / random hotel in YYZ
Programs: Back of the bus
Posts: 922
If I was Jack's dad... I would have probably gifted E50K to his sister. 
(Just to see him squirm a bit for fun)
(Just to see him squirm a bit for fun)
Feb 27, 2018, 2:51 pm
#477
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Let's give them a bit of a break on this... I'm just impressed with how creative they are in finding new revenue. They've identified things customers want, and provided ways for us to give them money. So, the tool is in place, potentially successful, and now they can add tweaks to maximize.
Feb 27, 2018, 3:28 pm
#478
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan 75K | Latitude Flight Pass junkie
Posts: 1,548
I had no issues giving them my money, they just took it twice. So, yes - I agree they need to make sure things work... but, the innovation is there.
Feb 27, 2018, 4:31 pm
#479
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Toronto,Canada
Programs: aeroplan, united, Fairmont, SPG, HHonours
Posts: 24
[QUOTE=andrewt;29465895]This is the story of AC, poor IT systems, bad upgrade windows, lack of testing. Clearly whoever generated the list of customers to email didn't check their current status in 2018. Or perhaps I'm being too harsh and they specifically hoped some customers overlooked that "I'm already 35k in 2018".[/QUO
Hello - thank you for saying this Andrew... I received the offer to Step Up at year end.. and thought it was a mistake . Today I received an email offering to buy status for $799. 00 , yet when I check my Altitude and AC profile - I am shown as Elite 35. On the other hand - I have booked several trips for business and personal this year - and each time I tried to select seats - I had to pay as if I had no status. Last night I booked a trip to Italy and was asked to pay for seat selection. Have been on hold for over half hour now to clarify. Any guidance is appreciated. thanks
Hello - thank you for saying this Andrew... I received the offer to Step Up at year end.. and thought it was a mistake . Today I received an email offering to buy status for $799. 00 , yet when I check my Altitude and AC profile - I am shown as Elite 35. On the other hand - I have booked several trips for business and personal this year - and each time I tried to select seats - I had to pay as if I had no status. Last night I booked a trip to Italy and was asked to pay for seat selection. Have been on hold for over half hour now to clarify. Any guidance is appreciated. thanks
Feb 27, 2018, 6:50 pm
#480
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 282
[QUOTE=nh100;29466652]
Until March 1, it will continue to show your status from last year. I'm assuming you were 35k in 2017?
I believe that tango international fares don't include free seat selection any more, unfortunately.
This is the story of AC, poor IT systems, bad upgrade windows, lack of testing. Clearly whoever generated the list of customers to email didn't check their current status in 2018. Or perhaps I'm being too harsh and they specifically hoped some customers overlooked that "I'm already 35k in 2018".[/QUO
Hello - thank you for saying this Andrew... I received the offer to Step Up at year end.. and thought it was a mistake . Today I received an email offering to buy status for $799. 00 , yet when I check my Altitude and AC profile - I am shown as Elite 35. On the other hand - I have booked several trips for business and personal this year - and each time I tried to select seats - I had to pay as if I had no status. Last night I booked a trip to Italy and was asked to pay for seat selection. Have been on hold for over half hour now to clarify. Any guidance is appreciated. thanks
Hello - thank you for saying this Andrew... I received the offer to Step Up at year end.. and thought it was a mistake . Today I received an email offering to buy status for $799. 00 , yet when I check my Altitude and AC profile - I am shown as Elite 35. On the other hand - I have booked several trips for business and personal this year - and each time I tried to select seats - I had to pay as if I had no status. Last night I booked a trip to Italy and was asked to pay for seat selection. Have been on hold for over half hour now to clarify. Any guidance is appreciated. thanks
I believe that tango international fares don't include free seat selection any more, unfortunately.