Apr 5, 2021, 7:26 pm
Last edit by: 24left
For reference, the main upgrade thread
FAQ: How to Upgrade on Air Canada
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/794073-how-upgrade-air-canada-102.html
FAQ: How to Upgrade on Air Canada
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/794073-how-upgrade-air-canada-102.html
E-Upgrades for a Newbie
Jan 25, 2019, 8:32 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite. NEXUS
Posts: 4,568
That is obviously your option, but you will not get much if anything from any airline on their cheapest fares. No upgrading, for example. But that is a moot point given you'd never get enough miles for status to get upgrade credits.
Jan 25, 2019, 10:30 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
If you plan on checking a bag, it can make more financial sense to book Standard sometimes. Especially if going TATL where a checked bag is $60 IIRC. Basic -> Standard is normally < $60.
And if you like preferred seats, well that's about 50% more under Basic as well.
However, if you hit P25k, you have clearly not been flying Basic fares the entire 2018 (of course, I think they started in 2018).
And if you like preferred seats, well that's about 50% more under Basic as well.
However, if you hit P25k, you have clearly not been flying Basic fares the entire 2018 (of course, I think they started in 2018).
Jan 25, 2019, 1:10 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
At YYZ for AC at least, it's sometimes faster to use the regular line
Interesting point though, if there's no regular queue just use a kiosk and drop your bag. If there is a queue and you want to use the priority line I've been told there's no point using a kiosk as they have to print a new tag for some reason. I've also used the priority line when in PY (both with and without status) to ensure I got a priority tag as I'm not convinced that would have been possible in the regular line.
Jan 25, 2019, 1:41 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: AC E35K, Nexus
Posts: 2
Thanks jc94, very useful discussion here. Agreed that sometimes the kiosk is faster. Though it's great to have PCI as option, especially when you're running bit behind and facing >20 minute wait for bag drop.
Another advantage of P25k is that you're less likely to get bumped vs. non-status fliers. This saved me on a YQR-YYC trip when the aircraft got downsized and my initial seat vanished. Would have otherwise had to spend night in Regina.
Another advantage of P25k is that you're less likely to get bumped vs. non-status fliers. This saved me on a YQR-YYC trip when the aircraft got downsized and my initial seat vanished. Would have otherwise had to spend night in Regina.
Jan 26, 2019, 10:37 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 336
I’m <50% on YYC-YVR YEG-YVR as a E50K, most of the time employing several tricks from FT. A less coveted short hop eUp at that.
Feb 14, 2019, 6:18 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Need a reminder/some help
This thread seems as good a place as any...
Have some segments booked on a Y (Lat) fare that I eUpped at time of booking.
I am now needing to change my flights home to extend my trip. I know from reading here it is always best to call in with the flights I want to take home rather than have AC look around for the best option.
I of course want to maintain my upgrade on the TATL - am I supposed to be looking for R space or Z space when I have a Latitude fare?
No change fees of course but I'm on the hook for the fare difference, correct?
Have some segments booked on a Y (Lat) fare that I eUpped at time of booking.
I am now needing to change my flights home to extend my trip. I know from reading here it is always best to call in with the flights I want to take home rather than have AC look around for the best option.
I of course want to maintain my upgrade on the TATL - am I supposed to be looking for R space or Z space when I have a Latitude fare?
No change fees of course but I'm on the hook for the fare difference, correct?
Feb 14, 2019, 9:42 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,958
Of course, you may need to call, call again to get it booked once you find space in P.