AC/UA questions Flying YYZ to EDI on Wed. via EWR. First leg on AC, 2nd leg on UA
Apr 2, 18, 10:50 am
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AC/UA questions Flying YYZ to EDI on Wed. via EWR. First leg on AC, 2nd leg on UA
Flying YYZ to EDI on Wednesday via EWR. First leg on AC, 2nd leg on UA
1st question: AC changed the flight from 10am to a 840am flight, Now, both flights show up on the UA itinerary. Is this a problem?
2nd question: Flying into EWR, can you see the Statue of Liberty and if yes, which side of the plane is it on most likely
3rd Question: If I want to upgrade to Economy Plus or Business in the UA leg, should I do this first before I check in on AC website or it does not matter?
and can it be done, after I checked in? I'm thinking yes, because when I print the boarding pass the next day, the seats should reflect it right?
Sorry, I know these questions might be the equivalent of 1+1 for some of you, but I don't fly a lot anymore. thanks
1st question: AC changed the flight from 10am to a 840am flight, Now, both flights show up on the UA itinerary. Is this a problem?
2nd question: Flying into EWR, can you see the Statue of Liberty and if yes, which side of the plane is it on most likely
3rd Question: If I want to upgrade to Economy Plus or Business in the UA leg, should I do this first before I check in on AC website or it does not matter?
and can it be done, after I checked in? I'm thinking yes, because when I print the boarding pass the next day, the seats should reflect it right?
Sorry, I know these questions might be the equivalent of 1+1 for some of you, but I don't fly a lot anymore. thanks
Apr 2, 18, 11:16 am
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Originally Posted by Ichinensei
Flying YYZ to EDI on Wednesday via EWR. First leg on AC, 2nd leg on UA
1st question: AC changed the flight from 10am to a 840am flight, Now, both flights show up on the UA itinerary. Is this a problem?
2nd question: Flying into EWR, can you see the Statue of Liberty and if yes, which side of the plane is it on most likely
3rd Question: If I want to upgrade to Economy Plus or Business in the UA leg, should I do this first before I check in on AC website or it does not matter?
and can it be done, after I checked in? I'm thinking yes, because when I print the boarding pass the next day, the seats should reflect it right?
Sorry, I know these questions might be the equivalent of 1+1 for some of you, but I don't fly a lot anymore. thanks
1st question: AC changed the flight from 10am to a 840am flight, Now, both flights show up on the UA itinerary. Is this a problem?
2nd question: Flying into EWR, can you see the Statue of Liberty and if yes, which side of the plane is it on most likely
3rd Question: If I want to upgrade to Economy Plus or Business in the UA leg, should I do this first before I check in on AC website or it does not matter?
and can it be done, after I checked in? I'm thinking yes, because when I print the boarding pass the next day, the seats should reflect it right?
Sorry, I know these questions might be the equivalent of 1+1 for some of you, but I don't fly a lot anymore. thanks
2. Depends on the runway in use, and really too small and too far away to see. Once again depending on the runway in use you may get a view of the NYC skyline.
3. If you want to upgrade on the UA leg, that can be done via the UA app or website. Sounds to me like this is an 016 (United) ticket, and you should be able to upgrade your seat through their website or their online checkin. You need to check in for the AC flight, and I've found that can alter your seat assignment on the UA flight (happened to me twice, bought E+ seats on UA and went to check in with AC and they were gone, and needed to be fixed after). So check in with AC first, then upgrade on UA after would be my advice.
Apr 2, 18, 11:52 am
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The only time the Statue of Liberty is visible is when you are landing towards the south. Choose a seat on the left side of the aircraft.
When landing towards the north, it is not visible so it doesn’t matter what side you are on anyway.
When landing towards the north, it is not visible so it doesn’t matter what side you are on anyway.
Apr 2, 18, 12:12 pm
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AC metal
The first flight is operated by AC and is an ERJ-175.
The conflguration is 2-2 so any window is fine. If you want to upgrade to J, the configuration is 1-2. No way to know which side of the aircraft is best................depends on EWR ATC!
The conflguration is 2-2 so any window is fine. If you want to upgrade to J, the configuration is 1-2. No way to know which side of the aircraft is best................depends on EWR ATC!
Apr 3, 18, 8:58 am
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Originally Posted by YHZ_Flyer
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3. If you want to upgrade on the UA leg, that can be done via the UA app or website. Sounds to me like this is an 016 (United) ticket, and you should be able to upgrade your seat through their website or their online checkin. You need to check in for the AC flight, and I've found that can alter your seat assignment on the UA flight (happened to me twice, bought E+ seats on UA and went to check in with AC and they were gone, and needed to be fixed after). So check in with AC first, then upgrade on UA after would be my advice.
3. If you want to upgrade on the UA leg, that can be done via the UA app or website. Sounds to me like this is an 016 (United) ticket, and you should be able to upgrade your seat through their website or their online checkin. You need to check in for the AC flight, and I've found that can alter your seat assignment on the UA flight (happened to me twice, bought E+ seats on UA and went to check in with AC and they were gone, and needed to be fixed after). So check in with AC first, then upgrade on UA after would be my advice.
Apr 3, 18, 12:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Ichinensei
checked in to AC, now cannot switch seats or upgrade online. Anyways, can I go to the UA desk at YYZ and see if I can upgrade or have to do it in EWR. I'm not talking e-upgrades and stuff - this is strictly TOD upgrades (basically I am paying more for E+ or J)
Apr 3, 18, 2:30 pm
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Originally Posted by YHZ_Flyer
Weird. After checking in with AC, I have then been able to go on the UA online checkin to purchase E+ seats.
Apr 3, 18, 2:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Ichinensei
Nope. it says your flight is operated by Air Canada, and kicks me over to AC website and of course i cant select seats in the AC website either since it is on UA metal. Oh well, Economy it is. Although i will still inquire at EWR since i arrive at 10 am and dont need to be at the Statue until 2pm
Apr 3, 18, 9:58 pm
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Originally Posted by eigenvector
Any UA agent or self-serve kiosk should be able to do a TOD or E+ purchase. Try at YYZ.
Apr 4, 18, 6:16 pm
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Originally Posted by yul36
Just call them, they will gladly put you in E+ over the phone. The charges will be exactly the same if you wait until the airport. It should carry over when you check in with AC, but you can always check in for the UA seg on the app before doing OLCI with AC.
going to statue of liberty and back was he'll. There's no taxi. Had to call uber
forgot to mention, there were 8 seats in the whole plane left but at the gate suddenly becomes like 20 weird..or is that nornal
Last edited by Ichinensei; Apr 4, 18 at 6:22 pm Reason: More
