Sep 11, 2021, 4:58 am
Last edit by: yyznomad
Dear Super Elites,
In typical Air Canada fashion, FAs still have ZERO idea about this perk. As such, you will need to be proactive about this perk if you want to benefit from it. There is a very high likelihood that you will not be offered anything if you do not inquire.
Be prepared to be met with a big fat Ż\_(ツ)_/Ż
yyzn.
In typical Air Canada fashion, FAs still have ZERO idea about this perk. As such, you will need to be proactive about this perk if you want to benefit from it. There is a very high likelihood that you will not be offered anything if you do not inquire.
Be prepared to be met with a big fat Ż\_(ツ)_/Ż
yyzn.
Air Canada Super Elite members will receive complimentary in-flight refreshments
Jun 30, 2022, 2:23 pm
#287
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If you have trouble, tell them to check the in-flight service guide on page 43. Page number subject to change as the guide is updated though.
Jun 30, 2022, 2:43 pm
#288
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: YYC / random hotel in YYZ
Programs: Back of the bus
Posts: 922
Pretty sure at this point with the cluster that is YYZ and any major airport, the last thing FA's care about is getting you your perks and really just want to get you off the plane.
Doesn't make it right but if I have to choose between getting home 6 hours earlier with my baggage, or getting a free kit kat, I'm getting home.
Doesn't make it right but if I have to choose between getting home 6 hours earlier with my baggage, or getting a free kit kat, I'm getting home.
Jun 30, 2022, 3:18 pm
#289
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Pretty sure at this point with the cluster that is YYZ and any major airport, the last thing FA's care about is getting you your perks and really just want to get you off the plane.
Doesn't make it right but if I have to choose between getting home 6 hours earlier with my baggage, or getting a free kit kat, I'm getting home.
Doesn't make it right but if I have to choose between getting home 6 hours earlier with my baggage, or getting a free kit kat, I'm getting home.
Jun 30, 2022, 3:19 pm
#290
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,775
Jun 30, 2022, 3:51 pm
#291
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: AC*SE100K
Posts: 165
Data point. Just flew a leg in Y from YYC to YYZ and, without asking, they brought me and my no status travel companion a three course boxed meal with a crab salad sandwich. Was impressed. On the drink front, ordered and was asked for cc. Politely advised I was a SE and the back of the plane SD was in vicinity and just confirmed no charge to the green FA. So, worked out very well.
Jul 1, 2022, 6:36 am
#292
formerly known as DeltaNYC
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: YYZ, mostly...
Programs: AC SE100K / BA Bronze / Marriott Ambassador (LT Plat) / Hilton Diamond / IHG Plat
Posts: 1,704
Same here, which came in handy on a recent Rouge flight. The FA and the SD claimed as an SE I was entitled to one alcoholic beverage only, no snack. They changed their tune after I saw them the screenshot from the SE benefits page.
Jul 1, 2022, 1:59 pm
#293
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Ice Cream Club, AC SE MM, Bonvoy Life Plat
Posts: 2,803
I am curious how I was given so many options then... I mean, one difference is I didn't assert what I thought the benefit should be... I enquired about it. Suffice it to say I'm still not maximizing how often I sit in Y for data points.
Jul 1, 2022, 2:19 pm
#294
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: YWG / NRT
Programs: AC*SE 100K
Posts: 159
Jul 1, 2022, 3:13 pm
#295
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
Upgrades didn't clear, so was in the back on AC304.
I mentioned I was an SE to the FA when the cart came around and she Okay and didn't charge me. She didn't ask to see my BP nor did she appear to refer to any list.
I mentioned I was an SE to the FA when the cart came around and she Okay and didn't charge me. She didn't ask to see my BP nor did she appear to refer to any list.
Jul 2, 2022, 5:04 am
#296
formerly known as DeltaNYC
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: YYZ, mostly...
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Posts: 1,704
Jul 9, 2022, 1:42 pm
#297
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Programs: AC SE100K MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Accor Diamond, National Emerald Club Exec Elite
Posts: 1,085
Upgrade didn’t clear yesterday and I was in the back YYZ-YVR for the first time since this benefit was introduced. Told the flight attendant that I was SE and she said, “I think you get a free drink. Hard to keep up, they are always changing the rules”. I told her that I was pretty sure that I get a snack as well, but that I have a screenshot of the benefit on my phone and I can find it if she could give me a second. She told me not to bother and that I could have whatever I wanted from the menu. She also didn’t ask me for any proof that I actually am SE.
Jul 27, 2022, 8:41 am
#298
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
Programs: AC SE100k, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 428
So a quick update.
I've never asked for this benefit or reminded crew. Sometimes I remember but just leave it because, well -- its kind of confrontational to me so I don't.
On my recent flight from YYC to YYZ, the SD came up to me shortly after business class was served their lunch meal to welcome me, and offered me a drink from anything in business class along with something from the snack basket (chips, kitkat, etc.). I was very surprised but it was a very nice surprise so I was happily munching away on chips and drinking my wine (which he did return to refill!) thereafter.
I've never asked for this benefit or reminded crew. Sometimes I remember but just leave it because, well -- its kind of confrontational to me so I don't.
On my recent flight from YYC to YYZ, the SD came up to me shortly after business class was served their lunch meal to welcome me, and offered me a drink from anything in business class along with something from the snack basket (chips, kitkat, etc.). I was very surprised but it was a very nice surprise so I was happily munching away on chips and drinking my wine (which he did return to refill!) thereafter.
Jul 27, 2022, 9:23 am
#299
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
Had a few great interactions in regards to this
Rouge en route to LAS. Mr. lcohen999 welcome, what would you like, etc. etc.
return home, I had to show my BP as it wasn't on her manifest
Just flew back from YFC, I asked for a snack, got what I asked, no request for payment, just a silent...yup I know you get one, so here you go...plus she gave me whole can...sir.
Rouge en route to LAS. Mr. lcohen999 welcome, what would you like, etc. etc.
return home, I had to show my BP as it wasn't on her manifest
Just flew back from YFC, I asked for a snack, got what I asked, no request for payment, just a silent...yup I know you get one, so here you go...plus she gave me whole can...sir.
Sep 7, 2022, 11:58 am
#300
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
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