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Nov 11, 2020, 2:29 pm
#61
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
I'm not sure I understand how would that be a better deal than a Latitude reward? Both can be upgraded anytime for 13 credits assuming status and R space. And, the Premium Economy Flexible reward is an extra 5600 miles over Latitude, in this example.
Nov 11, 2020, 5:00 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan 50K/Star Alliance Gold, Accor Gold, base level Marriott/Hyatt/Hilton
Posts: 658
Nov 11, 2020, 5:22 pm
#64
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: YKZ
Programs: AC MM SE, Marriott Titanium - Lifetime Plat 2nd Class, National Executive, Avis PP
Posts: 682
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Nov 11, 2020, 5:29 pm
#65
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
I am still trying to understand all the new program nuances at this point, but if I understand your point here, booking a Latitude award and then upgrading at the same time secures you a Business class seat (I am E75) provided R space is available. I am looking at 2 one ways from HND-YYZ next October - Priority Latitude Rewards are 35,700 each, while Business Lowest on the same flight is 359K each ! Upgrades would be 2 x 13 e-ups each ?
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Nov 11, 2020, 9:08 pm
#66
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,005
Nov 11, 2020, 9:09 pm
#67
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: AC75 MM
Posts: 959
I am still trying to understand all the new program nuances at this point, but if I understand your point here, booking a Latitude award and then upgrading at the same time secures you a Business class seat (I am E75) provided R space is available. I am looking at 2 one ways from HND-YYZ next October - Priority Latitude Rewards are 35,700 each, while Business Lowest on the same flight is 359K each ! Upgrades would be 2 x 13 e-ups each ?
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Nov 11, 2020, 10:18 pm
#68
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,353
Sure, but you need eups that are valid until next October. I don't believe they've been released yet. I have some expiring in May; should be fixed soon though when we get the 2021 benefits. When they were released last year many of the latitude flights I was looking at to Europe had no R space left, so act as soon as you get the valid ups!
I have more coming as soon as they credit my flights from late October.
I have a credit card that allows rolling over 50.
I'm sure others have some of the above.
Nov 12, 2020, 5:27 am
#69
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: YKZ
Programs: AC MM SE, Marriott Titanium - Lifetime Plat 2nd Class, National Executive, Avis PP
Posts: 682
Sure, but you need eups that are valid until next October. I don't believe they've been released yet. I have some expiring in May; should be fixed soon though when we get the 2021 benefits. When they were released last year many of the latitude flights I was looking at to Europe had no R space left, so act as soon as you get the valid ups!
Appreciate the insight.
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Nov 12, 2020, 9:01 am
#71
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Aeroplan, Amex AeroPlat
Posts: 977
I did an experiment based on SkyElite’s posts:
Booking PE Flex (using aeroplan), I was able to instantly clear into I using 13 credits for YYZ-PEK.
Cancelled the PE Flex booking. I made a Latitude (aeroplan) booking and using eUpgrade for business was not even an option (“not available”) for the same flight, same date.
Im also P25K.
So I would at least entertain the thought that at least with Aeroplan bookings, booking PE Flex has a higher priority than booking Latitude Y, when it comes to using 13 eUpgrade credits to upgrade into Business.
And this is the issue: latitude Y books into X... see screen shot below
Booking PE Flex (using aeroplan), I was able to instantly clear into I using 13 credits for YYZ-PEK.
Cancelled the PE Flex booking. I made a Latitude (aeroplan) booking and using eUpgrade for business was not even an option (“not available”) for the same flight, same date.
Im also P25K.
So I would at least entertain the thought that at least with Aeroplan bookings, booking PE Flex has a higher priority than booking Latitude Y, when it comes to using 13 eUpgrade credits to upgrade into Business.
And this is the issue: latitude Y books into X... see screen shot below
Last edited by theOtherHolmes; Nov 12, 2020 at 9:22 am
Nov 12, 2020, 9:20 am
#72
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Canada
Programs: AS, DL, UA, Hyatt, SPG
Posts: 2,574
YYC-YVR for several dates I've been looking for at around 2-weeks out was 15,600 lowest one way Economy, but if I did the same YYC-YVR, then added YVR-SEA leg, the total cost for both flights came down to only 8,000. Of course, using Aeroplan miles for hidden city ticketing is verboten and would be ill-advisable on a regular basis, but this shows the ludicrousness of the new dynamic pricing.
Nov 12, 2020, 3:07 pm
#73
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: HKG/YVR/NYC
Programs: AC 75K, A3*G, AS MVPG, AA LT Gold 1MM, JL/JGC (OWS) , Marriott Titanium, Hertz 5*, Avis PC
Posts: 3,697
Dec 13, 2020 - YVR-HKG
YVR-HKG, Air Canada direct
<Non-Status Y> 35.3 / 40.8 / 50.1
<P25 Y> 32.5 / 38.1 / 47.6
<Non-Status W> 47.0 / 56.0
<P25 W> 43.2 / 52.2
<Non-Status J> 68.1 / 79.6 + $55
<P25 J> 62.5 / 74.0 + $55
Like AC Metal Europe flight, seems like Aeroplan wants to Points-Match other programs on certain markets.
Variable Pricing gives them an angle to attack on this
Perhaps the ~50K is meant to go against 50K BA/EI on TATL and YVR-NRT?
Still, not complaining the 62.5K on YVR-HKG with pandemic restrictions and essential flying
PS. Whomever that threw out the Lat Y Award + E-Up idea, Big Thanks
YVR-HKG, Air Canada direct
<Non-Status Y> 35.3 / 40.8 / 50.1
<P25 Y> 32.5 / 38.1 / 47.6
<Non-Status W> 47.0 / 56.0
<P25 W> 43.2 / 52.2
<Non-Status J> 68.1 / 79.6 + $55
<P25 J> 62.5 / 74.0 + $55
Like AC Metal Europe flight, seems like Aeroplan wants to Points-Match other programs on certain markets.
Variable Pricing gives them an angle to attack on this
Perhaps the ~50K is meant to go against 50K BA/EI on TATL and YVR-NRT?
Still, not complaining the 62.5K on YVR-HKG with pandemic restrictions and essential flying
PS. Whomever that threw out the Lat Y Award + E-Up idea, Big Thanks
Nov 12, 2020, 5:58 pm
#74
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
I did an experiment based on SkyElite’s posts:
Booking PE Flex (using aeroplan), I was able to instantly clear into I using 13 credits for YYZ-PEK.
Cancelled the PE Flex booking. I made a Latitude (aeroplan) booking and using eUpgrade for business was not even an option (“not available”) for the same flight, same date.
Im also P25K.
So I would at least entertain the thought that at least with Aeroplan bookings, booking PE Flex has a higher priority than booking Latitude Y, when it comes to using 13 eUpgrade credits to upgrade into Business.
And this is the issue: latitude Y books into X... see screen shot below
Booking PE Flex (using aeroplan), I was able to instantly clear into I using 13 credits for YYZ-PEK.
Cancelled the PE Flex booking. I made a Latitude (aeroplan) booking and using eUpgrade for business was not even an option (“not available”) for the same flight, same date.
Im also P25K.
So I would at least entertain the thought that at least with Aeroplan bookings, booking PE Flex has a higher priority than booking Latitude Y, when it comes to using 13 eUpgrade credits to upgrade into Business.
And this is the issue: latitude Y books into X... see screen shot below
From the eUp chart posted in the upgrade thread, you should be able to upgrade Premium Economy (Flexible) and Latitude at anytime with 25K status.
Nov 12, 2020, 7:28 pm
#75
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 38
I was doing some sample queries for a potential one-way YVR -> AKL (or SYD) flight I want to book next October. The Points predictor estimates 75K - 175K for a Business Class ticket. The previous Classic Rewards would have been 80K. The only flights I can find non-stop over the Pacific are 266K and connect in SYD. Even worse, if I book YVR->SYD the price is 620K!
I thought the new system was supposed to do away with this throwaway ticket nonsense?
I thought the new system was supposed to do away with this throwaway ticket nonsense?
Last edited by bobbob911; Nov 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm