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
May 28, 2018, 10:11 am
#961
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 1,291
Although on my recent YVR --> YYC --> FRA flight (2 weeks ago), AC had no problem seating AC employees (2 pilots and 1 FA) up in first class on the YVR --> YYC leg, while I was seated in coach (my connecting flight YYC --> FRA was premium economy). So they're only stingy when it comes to their paying customers ;-)
Last edited by californiadreamin'; May 28, 2018 at 10:15 am Reason: Clarify
May 28, 2018, 11:25 am
#962
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 221
Does AC ever upgrades you for free? Never got that before except once when they overbooked economy and was last to board lol!
Is ExpertFlyer worth it if only flying Aeroplan/Air Canada
Is ExpertFlyer worth it if only flying Aeroplan/Air Canada
May 28, 2018, 1:01 pm
#963
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
May 28, 2018, 4:19 pm
#964
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
May 28, 2018, 8:20 pm
#965
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 183
Is anyone willing/able to share business class availability for AC 846, on June 4th?
May 28, 2018, 10:44 pm
#966
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
May 29, 2018, 9:52 am
#968
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Programs: FlyingBlue Silver; Air Canada 25K; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 456
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Last edited by ajcopley; May 29, 2018 at 10:35 am
May 29, 2018, 10:00 am
#969
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 221
Shouldnt AC at least gives the 150% aeroplan miles+status when upgrading with the cost they charge to do it? Seems like 750$+21pts to get only 50% rewards a bit high
May 29, 2018, 10:34 am
#970
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Programs: FlyingBlue Silver; Air Canada 25K; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 456
No issue...it was more of an off-the-cheek comment. It is what it is, and was also before I was so kindly educated by the other members on this thread on Air Canada's stinginess when it comes to at-the-gate upgrades. No big deal. Now I know not to be disappointed to not get upgraded at the gate, and now I know to not be surprised to see employees sitting up at the front of the plane. That's all.
May 29, 2018, 6:53 pm
#971
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
The only time, IIRC, that they awarded COS for simply upgrading was when paper certs were used and upgrades went to the C fare class which gave 25% COS. At that time the only way to get the full 50% COS was to pay full-blown J fare. They then changed it to remove COS, and upgrades went to I fare class (before I became Aeroplan J). And now it goes to R fare class.
May 29, 2018, 8:08 pm
#972
Join Date: May 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC Altitude E35K
Posts: 27
Simple question, but what booking code do PY eupgrades book into? I was waitlisted at 8 days prior, and wondering if I should get my 10 additional eupgrades Select Privilege (E35K) instead of 35% bonus miles and upgrade to J (haven’t selected either yet) instead, which is available. AC118 on 6/6 in case it helps.
May 29, 2018, 11:16 pm
#973
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
May 31, 2018, 11:41 am
#974
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: AC*SE100K
Posts: 165
did this and thank you for the suggestion. flight is this coming sunday. By way of update (because I know you are all just dying to know!), there are only J6 and, for the last several days the flight has been R0 P0. I spoke with someone at the concierge desk who said that they will first release any unsold J for P upgrades around T-72 and then open up R for lower class fare holders. So, I am cautiously optimistic still.
If I get to Friday without an upgrade I think I will cancel my Lat fare, save some cash and cry myself to London in the cattle car.
If I get to Friday without an upgrade I think I will cancel my Lat fare, save some cash and cry myself to London in the cattle car.
Jun 1, 2018, 11:47 am
#975
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: AC*SE100K
Posts: 165
I guess the silver lining is that he is the only one and there are still J5.