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
Dec 5, 2019, 3:42 pm
#1051
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: UA:Plat, MR:GLD, HH:SLV
Posts: 99
So for flyers without AC status, are op-up chances via *G status higher than (say) the likelihood of winning the “AC bid” upgrade thing? Got YYZ-ICN round trip flights in the next few days in std E (T and L fares) and outbound looks pretty full. I don’t have a lot of money and can expense back an upgrade to PE only on one segment... So if an op-up via *G status is more likely, I’d rather risk it and keep my bid in $ for the return flight... Any recommendation?
Dec 5, 2019, 3:53 pm
#1052
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: YWG
Posts: 2,272
So for flyers without AC status, are op-up chances via *G status higher than (say) the likelihood of winning the “AC bid” upgrade thing? Got YYZ-ICN round trip flights in the next few days in std E (T and L fares) and outbound looks pretty full. I don’t have a lot of money and can expense back an upgrade to PE only on one segment... So if an op-up via *G status is more likely, I’d rather risk it and keep my bid in $ for the return flight... Any recommendation?
If you were AC, would you rather give a free seat to the guy with *G offering zero dollars or the no status person offering x dollars (where x is any arbitrary positive, non-zero amount)?
AC is a business, not a charity. Of course, the other option would just be to say no to both.
Dec 5, 2019, 6:38 pm
#1053
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: UA:Plat, MR:GLD, HH:SLV
Posts: 99
Got it - makes sense. Yeah, probably not my best question ever.
Dec 6, 2019, 11:26 am
#1054
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Uh... No (to "are op-up chances via *G status higher than (say) the likelihood of winning the “AC bid” upgrade thing")
If you were AC, would you rather give a free seat to the guy with *G offering zero dollars or the no status person offering x dollars (where x is any arbitrary positive, non-zero amount)?
AC is a business, not a charity. Of course, the other option would just be to say no to both.
If you were AC, would you rather give a free seat to the guy with *G offering zero dollars or the no status person offering x dollars (where x is any arbitrary positive, non-zero amount)?
AC is a business, not a charity. Of course, the other option would just be to say no to both.
So I personally think when flying AC, nothing is off the table
Especially right now.
Dec 18, 2019, 10:46 am
#1055
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: Altitude E75K , Gold Marriott
Posts: 99
I have another issue that popped up. I have a flight pass from YVR to the Caribbean for my gf and I, first time using a flight pass. So I have E35K and she has E25K, my eUpgrade window opened up yesterday. So when I go to select my outbound flight from YVR - YUL, there is room to upgrade us both but I want her to use her eupgrade credits instead of using mine.
- Is there an option of just upgrading myself instead of upgrading both of us?
- I would like to get on the waitlist for the second leg YUL-FDF asap. Can I call it in?
Thanks!
- Is there an option of just upgrading myself instead of upgrading both of us?
- I would like to get on the waitlist for the second leg YUL-FDF asap. Can I call it in?
Thanks!
Last edited by FreedomIsntFree; Dec 18, 2019 at 10:59 am
Dec 18, 2019, 3:54 pm
#1056
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AC SE100k, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 2,648
I have another issue that popped up. I have a flight pass from YVR to the Caribbean for my gf and I, first time using a flight pass. So I have E35K and she has E25K, my eUpgrade window opened up yesterday. So when I go to select my outbound flight from YVR - YUL, there is room to upgrade us both but I want her to use her eupgrade credits instead of using mine.
- Is there an option of just upgrading myself instead of upgrading both of us?
- I would like to get on the waitlist for the second leg YUL-FDF asap. Can I call it in?
Thanks!
- Is there an option of just upgrading myself instead of upgrading both of us?
- I would like to get on the waitlist for the second leg YUL-FDF asap. Can I call it in?
Thanks!
2. For the 2nd leg, you still need to wait until the eupgrade window for that flight opens. The eupgrade will recalculate so that it is prorated to the entire YVR-FDF distance, rather than double charging for YVR-YUL & YUL-FDF.
Dec 18, 2019, 5:13 pm
#1057
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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: 44,331
Saying the PNR is the 6 character reference is like saying your SIN is your tax return.
Dec 23, 2019, 7:16 am
#1058
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: YYZ / NYC
Programs: AC E50K, DL GM , Hyatt Glob.
Posts: 123
I apologize for asking this if it's been answered, but couldn't find it in this thread.
If I use an e-up for YYZ - LGA (flight is at 1810), but then standby earlier (YYZ - LGA is often a free standby in my experience) - will it move to standby for J as well, or any open seat?
Thanks in advance!
If I use an e-up for YYZ - LGA (flight is at 1810), but then standby earlier (YYZ - LGA is often a free standby in my experience) - will it move to standby for J as well, or any open seat?
Thanks in advance!
Dec 23, 2019, 7:27 am
#1059
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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: 44,331
If the upgrade is confirmed in advance, you'll have no issue being listed for any open seat.
If it's not confirmed in advance, but you are listed in DCS for J on your confirmed flight, you'll again be listed for any open seat.
If it's not confirmed and you can't get the request populated in DCS, then you'll only be eligible for your original cabin.
If it's not confirmed in advance, but you are listed in DCS for J on your confirmed flight, you'll again be listed for any open seat.
If it's not confirmed and you can't get the request populated in DCS, then you'll only be eligible for your original cabin.
Dec 23, 2019, 7:35 am
#1060
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: YYZ / NYC
Programs: AC E50K, DL GM , Hyatt Glob.
Posts: 123
Appreciate the quick response @canadiancow. So it seems better to not use the e-ups as I'll just end up trading my J (pending confirmation) for a Y if I e-up'd then asked for a standby.
Dec 23, 2019, 7:38 am
#1061
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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: 44,331
Appreciate the quick response @canadiancow. So it seems better to not use the e-ups as I'll just end up trading my J (pending confirmation) for a Y if I e-up'd then asked for a standby.
2. Being in J gives you much higher standby priority, and that reason alone is enough to make it worthwhile
3. I have cleared standby into J on Rapidair many times. Don't assume it's impossible.
Dec 23, 2019, 7:40 am
#1062
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: YYZ / NYC
Programs: AC E50K, DL GM , Hyatt Glob.
Posts: 123
Ah. Love it good call!
Dec 29, 2019, 5:44 pm
#1063
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
@Flyingbunny88
I think your question is more suited to this thread, so I've also moved my reply here
@TechnoTourist posted a link that you may find helpful in
His post was here https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31858709-post10.html
His Link here
https://web.archive.org/web/20190605...s/request.html
You might want to keep it handy. I took screen shots as well.
Although the "promo offer" is dated for 2019, it may still be available . As you can see, it's for All Altitude Members.
Which of course differs from requirements on a paid ticket
I think your question is more suited to this thread, so I've also moved my reply here
@TechnoTourist posted a link that you may find helpful in
His post was here https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31858709-post10.html
His Link here
https://web.archive.org/web/20190605...s/request.html
You might want to keep it handy. I took screen shots as well.
Although the "promo offer" is dated for 2019, it may still be available . As you can see, it's for All Altitude Members.
Which of course differs from requirements on a paid ticket
Dec 31, 2019, 8:40 am
#1064
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: YQB
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, WoH Explorist
Posts: 127
Don't know if my math is off or if there's an issue eUpgrading online. My ticket was purchased pre-Amadeus.
I'm E50K and have a flight from BRU to YUL on Jan 4th at 10:00 am booked in Flex. eUpgrade window says 5 days which would be today? Still can't place an upgrade through the website. Flight shows as R5 when checking through BCD Travel's flight availability but all I see is Not Available on the eUpgrade website.
I'm E50K and have a flight from BRU to YUL on Jan 4th at 10:00 am booked in Flex. eUpgrade window says 5 days which would be today? Still can't place an upgrade through the website. Flight shows as R5 when checking through BCD Travel's flight availability but all I see is Not Available on the eUpgrade website.
Last edited by SweFlyer; Dec 31, 2019 at 8:44 am Reason: Added information
Dec 31, 2019, 8:56 am
#1065
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Air Canada 50K, Marriott Gold,
Posts: 206
With the old eupgrade site being shut down, the new pages don't seem to list out the various credits needed per fare bucket, just the "starting at" number. Has anyone come across anything which would actually show the current number of credits required by fare class and bucket?