Star Alliance Upgrade YYC to MXP
Apr 14, 2017, 11:16 am
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Star Alliance Upgrade YYC to MXP
Any help would be appreciated. Looking at YYC to MXP via YYZ in the summer. I understand it is a full class fare that allows me to use my AP on *A Upgrade. I see the number of miles required but was wondering what the fees are to do this.
Apr 14, 2017, 11:47 am
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Fees should be none.
Even so, probably not a good deal. If you have status, a latitude fare only requires 11 credits and no extra fee either.
The number of miles required is significant and it is each way. A reward might also be a better option.
Even so, probably not a good deal. If you have status, a latitude fare only requires 11 credits and no extra fee either.
The number of miles required is significant and it is each way. A reward might also be a better option.
Apr 14, 2017, 12:43 pm
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1) You need to buy a Latitude ticket (B or Y ticket)
2) There needs to be an "I" fare available on both the YYC-YYZ and the YYZ-MXP segments in order to get the reward:
- find via a tool like expert flyer
- or search for a classic reward to be available the aeroplan website (this is an "I" fare)
2) There needs to be an "I" fare available on both the YYC-YYZ and the YYZ-MXP segments in order to get the reward:
- find via a tool like expert flyer
- or search for a classic reward to be available the aeroplan website (this is an "I" fare)
Apr 14, 2017, 12:56 pm
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There needs to be award space.
An award is 110k points + scamfees of around $1000 on AC metal
A latitude ticket will be thousands more, and still require points.
An award is 110k points + scamfees of around $1000 on AC metal
A latitude ticket will be thousands more, and still require points.
Apr 14, 2017, 9:01 pm
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1) You need to buy a Latitude ticket (B or Y ticket)
2) There needs to be an "I" fare available on both the YYC-YYZ and the YYZ-MXP segments in order to get the reward:
- find via a tool like expert flyer
- or search for a classic reward to be available the aeroplan website (this is an "I" fare)
2) There needs to be an "I" fare available on both the YYC-YYZ and the YYZ-MXP segments in order to get the reward:
- find via a tool like expert flyer
- or search for a classic reward to be available the aeroplan website (this is an "I" fare)
Apr 15, 2017, 7:30 am
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Apr 15, 2017, 8:56 am
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Apr 15, 2017, 9:22 am
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Apr 15, 2017, 12:11 pm
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Apr 15, 2017, 1:57 pm
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With a few exceptions. At least the one that I am aware of and have used is with BR. They typically have or used to have reasonable B fares, making it worthwhile to buy it and upgrade. Requiring typically 25-30 k miles for intercontinental legs. Particularly useful if you need one way tickets. Such as, when we flew to TPE, then to CDG, then back home in Canada.
Apr 15, 2017, 6:41 pm
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I've only ever found SAUA to be useful when you need to buy the ticket in that fare class anyway (i.e. you don't have a Saturday night stay, or you're booking last minute, or you need flexibility), or you've already bought it.
I can't imagine ever buying a ticket for the purpose of using SAUA. I'd rather just use the miles in the first place to book it.
I can't imagine ever buying a ticket for the purpose of using SAUA. I'd rather just use the miles in the first place to book it.
Apr 15, 2017, 6:52 pm
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In the single instance I used the SA upgrade, first each intercontinental leg in B was priced at around CAD 1000, only marginally more than the cheapest fare. I did YYC-TPE, TPE-CDG, and I came back CDG-YYC on AC using a latitude pass. It made sense to me. My wife used a reward.