Question: Upgrading on AC using Aeroplan points?
Nov 18, 2019, 2:04 pm
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Upgrading on AC using Aeroplan points?
So I've noticed that both Delta and Emirates allow upgrades to the next class of service using points, regardless of which fare class you are in.
In fact I was recently able to upgrade a paid J flight on Emirates to first on their A380. Got to try the shower and all. It was fantastic.
Air Canada should introduce something similar? (And no, I'm not talking about the Star Alliance awards). Maybe like a bid upgrade but using points?
In fact I was recently able to upgrade a paid J flight on Emirates to first on their A380. Got to try the shower and all. It was fantastic.
Air Canada should introduce something similar? (And no, I'm not talking about the Star Alliance awards). Maybe like a bid upgrade but using points?
Nov 18, 2019, 2:12 pm
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IIRC (big if), at one point many years ago I tried to upgrade using AE points.
I was flying on a regular economy fare (I think it was tango at the time), and the agent told me it would be like 5,000 points I believe for YYZ-YDF.
I did not end up doing it, but unless I misheard her, it is possible to upgrade with AE points.
I was flying on a regular economy fare (I think it was tango at the time), and the agent told me it would be like 5,000 points I believe for YYZ-YDF.
I did not end up doing it, but unless I misheard her, it is possible to upgrade with AE points.
Nov 18, 2019, 2:18 pm
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Nov 18, 2019, 2:22 pm
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Does anybody know when upgrades are allowed in advance of flights? As in, is it similar to the current eUp system?
Nov 18, 2019, 2:39 pm
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https://www.aeroplan.com/saua/Upgrade.do#/
Nov 18, 2019, 3:40 pm
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You're describing the star alliance upgrdae awards (which the OP said he was not interested in). You book them via aeroplan and it costs (only) aeroplan points. There are very strict restrictions on the eligible fare clases - for Air Canada it's only from Y, B, and O. That said, it allows you to upgrade on most Star airlines, including (but not limited to) AC.
https://www.aeroplan.com/saua/Upgrade.do#/
https://www.aeroplan.com/saua/Upgrade.do#/
Now I must admit, I was not aware of the fact that upgrading using AE points is considered a "star alliance upgrade award".
I would have assumed that is the case if they were travelling on a partner airline perhaps, but not in the case of flying on AC metal.
Nov 18, 2019, 5:21 pm
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Well, the OP did ask about upgrading using points, and the only points directly tied to AC are Aeroplan points and eUp credits.
Now I must admit, I was not aware of the fact that upgrading using AE points is considered a "star alliance upgrade award".
I would have assumed that is the case if they were travelling on a partner airline perhaps, but not in the case of flying on AC metal.
Now I must admit, I was not aware of the fact that upgrading using AE points is considered a "star alliance upgrade award".
I would have assumed that is the case if they were travelling on a partner airline perhaps, but not in the case of flying on AC metal.
Nov 18, 2019, 6:31 pm
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I was 22 minutes late clicking on that link and was instead led to my first encounter with the new Amadeus system.
Ahhhh this is going to be a smooth transition...
Nov 18, 2019, 6:47 pm
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Nov 18, 2019, 6:50 pm
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Nov 18, 2019, 6:55 pm
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However, all AE availability is based on AC availability. The websites rely on each other, if one is down, so is the other, and so on so forth.