2017 Benefits Year - eUpgrade Expiration in Feb 2019
Nov 1, 2017, 3:42 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
That said, I suspect the system would work better if they did NOT turn up to work.
In terms of benefits, I find ACs incompetent IT generally works out better for the customer in terms of the number of 'things' we get. Though I'm still waiting for Peever to make a comment here.
Nov 2, 2017, 5:10 am
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: AC Altitude E%dK
Posts: 21
The way the table is presented kind of made me think their backend system might be a bit more intelligent, but I guess not. It's not the only AC IT Oopsy that worked in my favour here, but there was another much larger one that I had to deal with to get to this point... so if we're counting this year has been 2 in my favour, 1 out of favour (though much time on the phone with Aeroplan sorted that one out).
Nov 2, 2017, 5:25 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
So, here is my timeline:
Qualifying flight flown on Oct 25th
Flight credited on Oct 28th
New status granted on Oct 28th
Selected benefits on Nov 1st
New eUp credits posted on Nov 2nd with an expiry date of Feb 28th 2019
I feel sorry for those who selected Oct. 31st!
Qualifying flight flown on Oct 25th
Flight credited on Oct 28th
New status granted on Oct 28th
Selected benefits on Nov 1st
New eUp credits posted on Nov 2nd with an expiry date of Feb 28th 2019
I feel sorry for those who selected Oct. 31st!
Nov 2, 2017, 5:34 am
#21
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,089
I'm waiting a few days to trigger it so that they are 2019, because I just do not trust this organization.
Nov 2, 2017, 5:49 am
#22
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: AC Lifetime SE100K, 3MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,901
You were absolutely right! The way the table is presented kind of made me think their backend system might be a bit more intelligent, but I guess not. It's not the only AC IT Oopsy that worked in my favour here, but there was another much larger one that I had to deal with to get to this point... so if we're counting this year has been 2 in my favour, 1 out of favour (though much time on the phone with Aeroplan sorted that one out).
The way the table is presented kind of made me think their backend system might be a bit more intelligent, but I guess not. It's not the only AC IT Oopsy that worked in my favour here, but there was another much larger one that I had to deal with to get to this point... so if we're counting this year has been 2 in my favour, 1 out of favour (though much time on the phone with Aeroplan sorted that one out).
Nov 2, 2017, 8:23 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
What bug me is that I actually find a post in the past stating I will wait a few days to be safe and this time I didn't and got burn
Nov 2, 2017, 8:52 am
#24
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
Yeah, I guess it is a painful lesson. But in truth, there really isn't much upside to rushing benefits selection. Once your dashboard reflects the new status, so will your BPs. So unless you urgently need the credits deposited in your account or really need the physical SE card quickly for some reason, it may be a good idea to wait until Nov. 1st next year.
Nov 2, 2017, 8:56 am
#25
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Yeah, I guess it is a painful lesson. But in truth, there really isn't much upside to rushing benefits selection. Once your dashboard reflects the new status, so will your BPs. So unless you urgently need the credits deposited in your account or really need the physical SE card quickly for some reason, it may be a good idea to wait until Nov. 1st next year.
Nov 5, 2017, 3:55 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Ottawa
Programs: AC SE*MM/S100K; HHonors Diamond; a bunch of others at various levels!
Posts: 1,580
I can confirm that the eUpgrade credits for the flight I took on Oct. 31 and which moved me past the 80k threshold were deposited on Nov. 5, and they do not expire until Feb 28, 2019.
This supports the comments provided upthread.
This supports the comments provided upthread.
Oct 24, 2018, 7:12 am
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 12,068
One upgrade expiry dates, I did find this on the Air Canada eupgrade site: "
- All credits are valid through the Altitude benefit year, unless otherwise specified on your eUpgrade account. The 2017 benefit year runs to February 28th, 2018. Furthermore, all credits earned on or after November 1st, 2017 will be valid until February 28th, 2019."......
Oct 24, 2018, 7:28 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,958
eUpgrade Credit validity period
- All credits are valid through the Altitude benefit year, unless otherwise specified on your eUpgrade account. The 2018 benefit year runs to February 28th, 2019. Furthermore, all credits earned on or after November 1st, 2018 will be valid until February 28th, 2020.
Oct 24, 2018, 7:36 am
#29
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,789
According to the Air Canada Website (it was actually published well in advance this year):
eUpgrade Credit validity period
eUpgrade Credit validity period
- All credits are valid through the Altitude benefit year, unless otherwise specified on your eUpgrade account. The 2018 benefit year runs to February 28th, 2019. Furthermore, all credits earned on or after November 1st, 2018 will be valid until February 28th, 2020.
