As March 27th, 2017 no more free Tango seat selection on certain Int. flights
Mar 30, 2017, 2:16 am
#1
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As March 27th, 2017 no more free Tango seat selection on certain Int. flights
Y seats are now subject to charge if advance selection is requested, even for Star Golds.
Last edited by grenouille; Mar 30, 2017 at 2:50 am
Mar 30, 2017, 2:45 am
#2
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https://www.aircanada.com/no/en/aco/...html#/20170328
"March 28, 2017
Looking for an aisle seat, one next to a window or a little more space to stretch your legs? Or maybe you and your travel companion want to make sure you're seated together.
You can select your standard seat free of charge at check-in. But if you want to secure the seat that best suits your needs, you can always choose it in advance, free or for a fee.
You can complete your advance standard seat selection free of charge, regardless of your itinerary:
when you travel in Business Class
when you purchase a Premium Economy, Latitude or Flex fare
if you're an Altitude Super Elite 100K member
When you purchase a Tango fare, you can also select your standard seat in advance. A fee will apply if you're travelling within Canada, between Canada and the U.S., or to certain international destinations; but for all other itineraries, your advance seat selection is free."
So non-SE Altitude members got the shaft here. Makes me happy in my decision to have absolutely no AC status
"March 28, 2017
Looking for an aisle seat, one next to a window or a little more space to stretch your legs? Or maybe you and your travel companion want to make sure you're seated together.
You can select your standard seat free of charge at check-in. But if you want to secure the seat that best suits your needs, you can always choose it in advance, free or for a fee.
You can complete your advance standard seat selection free of charge, regardless of your itinerary:
when you travel in Business Class
when you purchase a Premium Economy, Latitude or Flex fare
if you're an Altitude Super Elite 100K member
When you purchase a Tango fare, you can also select your standard seat in advance. A fee will apply if you're travelling within Canada, between Canada and the U.S., or to certain international destinations; but for all other itineraries, your advance seat selection is free."
So non-SE Altitude members got the shaft here. Makes me happy in my decision to have absolutely no AC status
Mar 30, 2017, 2:50 am
#3
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What's changed here? Seat selection on Tango domestic has always been $$, no?
also, I noted "standard" - this can't be true... SEs get so little that at least preferred seats should be standard!
also, I noted "standard" - this can't be true... SEs get so little that at least preferred seats should be standard!
Mar 30, 2017, 3:36 am
#6
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I don't see the problem with this. Maybe you should try flying BA, where they don't even allow you to pick a J seat without paying.
consumers are paying the price for their own behaviour that led mainline airlines down this path,
consumers are paying the price for their own behaviour that led mainline airlines down this path,
Mar 30, 2017, 5:02 am
#7
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As AC goes along with its nickel and dime strategy it is eroding customer loyalty and encouraging customers to select based upon cost only.
Mar 30, 2017, 5:12 am
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The title of this post is overkill. Elites are losing free seat selection on Tango fares. How much time do E35/50/75 spend flying on Tango fares? Hard to make status on those.
And certain international destinations are losing free seat selection on Tango fares - Caribbean/Central America and Europe, according to the list. TPACs and South America not included. Frankly, I'm surprised seat selection was included in those before.
And certain international destinations are losing free seat selection on Tango fares - Caribbean/Central America and Europe, according to the list. TPACs and South America not included. Frankly, I'm surprised seat selection was included in those before.
Mar 30, 2017, 5:31 am
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The title of this post is overkill. Elites are losing free seat selection on Tango fares. How much time do E35/50/75 spend flying on Tango fares? Hard to make status on those.
And certain international destinations are losing free seat selection on Tango fares - Caribbean/Central America and Europe, according to the list. TPACs and South America not included. Frankly, I'm surprised seat selection was included in those before.
And certain international destinations are losing free seat selection on Tango fares - Caribbean/Central America and Europe, according to the list. TPACs and South America not included. Frankly, I'm surprised seat selection was included in those before.
Last edited by YHZ_Flyer; Mar 30, 2017 at 6:20 am
Mar 30, 2017, 5:41 am
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Okay, so even more of a mountain out of a molehill then.
Mar 30, 2017, 6:14 am
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Mar 30, 2017, 6:18 am
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Well, I'm glad they didn't do this last year when I flew the family in Tango to Belgium. Then again I may have gotten free seat selection because of my youngest son (then 9). If not, then seat selection fee X5 for family members would definitely have cost a pretty penny. I just checked, and it would be $90 per person ($15 for domestic connection and $30 for TATL each way). Icelandair looks better every day.
Mar 30, 2017, 6:36 am
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