Jan 1, 2020, 6:43 pm
Last edit by: yyznomad
Get more out of your eUpgrade Credits
Since Air Canada doesn't seem to provide these important links anymore, let us do it for them.
- Official eUp chart (as of Oct 2 2020)
- Upgrades can now be requested at anytime after booking (i.e. it can be requested prior to your clearance window).
North America / Sun
International
eUpgrade Clearance Windows
FAQ: How to Upgrade on Air Canada
Sep 30, 2015, 12:41 pm
#766
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I just wanted to confirm something. I have a TPAC round trip flight booked in Flex (I believe it is V). I am also a P25k w/ 30 eupgrade credits. From the website it looks like I cannot upgrade any of my flights. Can anyone confirm? Even if I want to co-pay, looks like I am stuck.
It seems you are right according to this chart
Sep 30, 2015, 12:46 pm
#767
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I just wanted to confirm something. I have a TPAC round trip flight booked in Flex (I believe it is V). I am also a P25k w/ 30 eupgrade credits. From the website it looks like I cannot upgrade any of my flights. Can anyone confirm? Even if I want to co-pay, looks like I am stuck.
Sep 30, 2015, 2:36 pm
#768
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Sep 30, 2015, 3:16 pm
#770
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As I keep saying, the only status worth calling a status is SE. Now, how AC will demolish SE status next year is still an open question.
Sep 30, 2015, 4:27 pm
#771
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If you can confirm the upgrade now, there IS a guarantee.
Sep 30, 2015, 5:01 pm
#772
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AC7 confirmed at T-7 (R=3)
AC8 confirmed at the gate for both of us. I cleared when the flight closed. She cleared 30 minutes before departure. She got the the very last seat in J.
Doable. But, it's a rare event.
Sep 30, 2015, 5:03 pm
#773
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Sep 30, 2015, 5:19 pm
#774
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I eupgraded my wife (no status) on my shared PNR both ways YVR-HKG successfully in Feb from an N fare.
AC7 confirmed at T-7 (R=3)
AC8 confirmed at the gate for both of us. I cleared when the flight closed. She cleared 30 minutes before departure. She got the the very last seat in J.
Doable. But, it's a rare event.
AC7 confirmed at T-7 (R=3)
AC8 confirmed at the gate for both of us. I cleared when the flight closed. She cleared 30 minutes before departure. She got the the very last seat in J.
Doable. But, it's a rare event.
Oct 30, 2015, 10:09 am
#776
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Upgrade for 2 pax when R=1
I've got an overseas flight I'm hoping to upgrade 2 pax on the same PNR, and it's currently R1. Both booked in PE, and one is SE, the other is P25K (and *G via UA).
Is there any way to upgrade the lower AC status pax first to grab the R space? I'd rather not split the PNR's, as then I'd have to use my nominee spot when I'm already on the same booking/flight. If I request the upgrade normally for 2 pax, we'd both be waitlisted, despite the one R space.
Is it possible to have reservations apply the upgrade to the lowest status first, and then waitlist me from the same PNR? Any experience with this?
Is there any way to upgrade the lower AC status pax first to grab the R space? I'd rather not split the PNR's, as then I'd have to use my nominee spot when I'm already on the same booking/flight. If I request the upgrade normally for 2 pax, we'd both be waitlisted, despite the one R space.
Is it possible to have reservations apply the upgrade to the lowest status first, and then waitlist me from the same PNR? Any experience with this?
Oct 30, 2015, 10:45 am
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Cheers
bawm
Oct 31, 2015, 8:14 pm
#778
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Would this work?
1) Me on a W fare.
2) SE on a B fare.
SE nominates me to get upgraded. Once I clear on my own status on the SE's eupgrade credits, SE cancels the ticket, and then gets a refund. Obviously SE in this case could be any Altitude member who wants to sponsor me when traveling with me, I was just thinking out loud.
Thoughts?
1) Me on a W fare.
2) SE on a B fare.
SE nominates me to get upgraded. Once I clear on my own status on the SE's eupgrade credits, SE cancels the ticket, and then gets a refund. Obviously SE in this case could be any Altitude member who wants to sponsor me when traveling with me, I was just thinking out loud.
Thoughts?
Oct 31, 2015, 8:22 pm
#779
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Would this work?
1) Me on a W fare.
2) SE on a B fare.
SE nominates me to get upgraded. Once I clear on my own status on the SE's eupgrade credits, SE cancels the ticket, and then gets a refund. Obviously SE in this case could be any Altitude member who wants to sponsor me when traveling with me, I was just thinking out loud.
Thoughts?
1) Me on a W fare.
2) SE on a B fare.
SE nominates me to get upgraded. Once I clear on my own status on the SE's eupgrade credits, SE cancels the ticket, and then gets a refund. Obviously SE in this case could be any Altitude member who wants to sponsor me when traveling with me, I was just thinking out loud.
Thoughts?
Oct 31, 2015, 8:27 pm
#780
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The SE buying a fare would be irrelevant, as they would have to nominate you anyways. All parties to a PNR must have the same booking class, so you could use the 'same booking' work around in this situation. The ability to upgrade someone else on the same flight (different PNR) as you only applies on the day of departure at the airport.
In my scenario, I am NOT on the SE's nominee list. The provision I am trying to..."understand" is the one whereby an Altitude elite member can nominate any person, as long as they are on the same flight. They can be on separate PNRs.
I picked SE because that was the status of the person where we were going to try this, but then the situation changed.