Question: I need $5 AQD
Nov 21, 2018, 2:06 pm
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cow is right, call and ask because the price ranges you see online are for categories such as standard, flex, comfort, latitude. there are far more subcategories within each group, usually $20-50 at a time moves up the ladder rate code wise.
Nov 21, 2018, 2:47 pm
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AC only tends to automatically refund these in cases of LMU/eUp/Bid. Not paid for seats lost via a swap, I had to request it. But it does seem a bit of a chance.
In addition, I scanned the AC page on AQD wondering about BoB options and apparently bids and indeed seat selection do not count: I thought they did.
In terms of helping with this $5, is there still a known issue with AC sometimes not posting any/correct AQD? Might be worth a scan of your dashboard in case you have something (> $5) missing?
The only option excepting one being wrong, would appear to be an upfare.
In addition, I scanned the AC page on AQD wondering about BoB options and apparently bids and indeed seat selection do not count: I thought they did.
In terms of helping with this $5, is there still a known issue with AC sometimes not posting any/correct AQD? Might be worth a scan of your dashboard in case you have something (> $5) missing?
The only option excepting one being wrong, would appear to be an upfare.
Come back! I was wrong about seat selection... my apologies. You should just go the upfare option route as others have posted above.
Nov 21, 2018, 5:48 pm
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@7s4s8s !
Come back! I was wrong about seat selection... my apologies. You should just go the upfare option route as others have posted above.
Come back! I was wrong about seat selection... my apologies. You should just go the upfare option route as others have posted above.
The upfare idea suggested by others is good. But it would be interesting to get the answer. Perhaps e-mail AC and see what they say?
Dec 17, 2018, 12:18 pm
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Don't worry guys. I saw the updates to the thread before i flew. It looked like i was going to fly once more this year although i now know i wont.
In any case I found a single AC domestic boarding pass which was not credited. That should get me over, just waiting for it to post.
In any case I found a single AC domestic boarding pass which was not credited. That should get me over, just waiting for it to post.
Dec 17, 2018, 1:10 pm
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Don't worry guys. I saw the updates to the thread before i flew. It looked like i was going to fly once more this year although i now know i wont.
In any case I found a single AC domestic boarding pass which was not credited. That should get me over, just waiting for it to post.
In any case I found a single AC domestic boarding pass which was not credited. That should get me over, just waiting for it to post.
Dec 17, 2018, 1:29 pm
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I'm going to be in the same boat - although I suspect it will be around $20.
I'm on a flight pass in Flex M for my last 4 segments this year (the last one being on Dec 31st) - I guess there is no way I can upfare that to something else?
I think I have pretty much given up and started on the egg nog instead
I'm on a flight pass in Flex M for my last 4 segments this year (the last one being on Dec 31st) - I guess there is no way I can upfare that to something else?
I think I have pretty much given up and started on the egg nog instead
Dec 17, 2018, 1:47 pm
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I'm going to be in the same boat - although I suspect it will be around $20.
I'm on a flight pass in Flex M for my last 4 segments this year (the last one being on Dec 31st) - I guess there is no way I can upfare that to something else?
I think I have pretty much given up and started on the egg nog instead
I'm on a flight pass in Flex M for my last 4 segments this year (the last one being on Dec 31st) - I guess there is no way I can upfare that to something else?
I think I have pretty much given up and started on the egg nog instead
Dec 17, 2018, 2:48 pm
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Dec 17, 2018, 3:58 pm
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Dec 17, 2018, 4:00 pm
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If I change my Canadian address for a US one on Canada day do I need $10k, $15k, $20k or none of the above to qualify for SE?
Dec 17, 2018, 4:08 pm
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However, if you're interested in minimizing the amount of requirements to earn status, may I recommend looking into UA, A3 or OZ. UA has no dollar requirement for Canadians and credits most all fares (save Economy Basic) at 100% milage (for the purpose of qualification). OZ will give you up to 4 years of Gold once you hit 50,000 miles with them and grants you lifetime Gold status at 500,000 miles across * partners. A3 will give you Gold with 48,000 miles initially, you can then keep Gold with only 24,000 miles every following year with the amounts being halved if you fly 4 times with A3 in a year!
Safe Travels,
James
Dec 17, 2018, 4:27 pm
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Dec 17, 2018, 4:33 pm
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AC makes it very clear about what consistutes AQD and what doesn't. Long story short, you'll earn AQD only on the ticket price (fare + YQ) on AC flights. Things like buy on board items, seat selections and most upgrades don't count towards AQD. The only exception they list are add-on payments made when processing an eUpgrade request.
Safe Travels,
James
Safe Travels,
James