May 25, 2015, 12:51 pm
Last edit by: tcook052
So we can all get a handle on how they are going to work in the real world, how much they will cost, et c.
Post flight, date, route, original fare basis (T, T+, Lat, etc), and if known, seat inventory (i.e. J9, C7, Z5, I3). If you do upgrade, please also let us know how many empty J seats there were in the cabin, if any. And if you were considering a certificate upgrade, why or why you didn't opt for the LMU.
It would be helpful if this thread could be limited to "just the facts" and no discussion, which could be posted elsewhere. That should make this thread more useful for everyone.
Should anyone want to discuss LMU's further please post in this thread:
LMU (Last Minute Upgrades) fare discussion & questions
Post flight, date, route, original fare basis (T, T+, Lat, etc), and if known, seat inventory (i.e. J9, C7, Z5, I3). If you do upgrade, please also let us know how many empty J seats there were in the cabin, if any. And if you were considering a certificate upgrade, why or why you didn't opt for the LMU.
It would be helpful if this thread could be limited to "just the facts" and no discussion, which could be posted elsewhere. That should make this thread more useful for everyone.
Should anyone want to discuss LMU's further please post in this thread:
LMU (Last Minute Upgrades) fare discussion & questions
Post your LMUs (Last Minute Upgrades) here.
May 25, 2010, 1:44 pm
#181
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
At OLCI
YVR-YYZ on a 77W @ $349 (declined, but was tempted to accept because of the pods. In the end, I kept my row 18 aisle.)
YYZ-YQB on a CRJ @ $149 (declined)
YVR-YYZ on a 77W @ $349 (declined, but was tempted to accept because of the pods. In the end, I kept my row 18 aisle.)
YYZ-YQB on a CRJ @ $149 (declined)
May 25, 2010, 2:08 pm
#182
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Body in Downtown YYZ, heart and mind elsewhere
Programs: UA 50K, refugee from AC E50K, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 5,132
I've not read every page of this thread, but from what I have seen it appears that the vast majority of LMU offers are being declined. I wonder if that's true overall for all fliers?
May 25, 2010, 2:11 pm
#183
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
That would be expected. The idea of LMUs is to pick out the customers with high willingness to pay for an upgrade. Air Canada does not know who these people are in advance. It therefore pitches the upgrade to a large number of people, at a price that most will find too high but a few will pay - hopefully just enough to fill every available J seat. If not every seat is sold, then Air Canada gets to make some status pax happy through aerolotto...
May 25, 2010, 3:56 pm
#184
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,476
Paying $197+tax for S-fare T+ SFO-YYZ and then paying another, what $250 for a LMU compared to paying what, over $1k for J ... it's a no-brainer. Only drawback is that I don't get the 50% COS bonus since I get upgraded to R-space, oh well :/
May 25, 2010, 5:16 pm
#185
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
Because not all of us have money-growing trees in our gardens, and rows 12/18 are comfortable enough for a few hours? Right now, I don't see the point of forking out anything more than $100 for an upgrade in any flight that does not cross an ocean or the equator. I am sure that if my bank account was bigger, my views would be different.
A $250 LMU for a SFO-YYZ will only happen in your wildest dreams. Try $$349-399+tax
Paying $197+tax for S-fare T+ SFO-YYZ and then paying another, what $250 for a LMU compared to paying what, over $1k for J ... it's a no-brainer.
Jun 12, 2010, 12:43 pm
#186
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YFC
Programs: AC*SE100K; Marriott Titanium; NEXUS
Posts: 1,523
YHZ-YUL offered for $149 on award ticket at OLCI approx. 22 hours out; declined.
Jun 12, 2010, 5:50 pm
#187
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan SE AND 1MM, HHonors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum , L'Accor Platinum
Posts: 9,580
YUL-ORD - paid (base fare) $300 for a tango plus flight.
The day before departure, the cheapest tango plus fare was close to $850.
I was saving my SSWUs, for much longer segments down the road.
So I paid the (base fare) for the LMU of $80 - gate to gate, the flight was close to 2.5 hrs.
The day before departure, the cheapest tango plus fare was close to $850.
I was saving my SSWUs, for much longer segments down the road.
So I paid the (base fare) for the LMU of $80 - gate to gate, the flight was close to 2.5 hrs.
Jun 13, 2010, 3:25 am
#188
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K MM, BA-S HH-D, MB-G LT Sil, IHG-Plt, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 3,803
YOW-YYZ-BGI 13-June
At OLCI offered: YOW-YYZ $99+tax, YYZ-BGI $269+ tax. Was J5 at the time. Declined.
This morning: YOW-YYZ $99, YYZ-BGI unavailable for upgrade.
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13F
This morning: YOW-YYZ $99, YYZ-BGI unavailable for upgrade.
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13F
Jun 13, 2010, 7:04 pm
#189
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,115
(yul-) yyz-sna $369
18 hours before departure, original fare T+ $242+, offered u/g at $369+. Declined. 12D is ok for me. Still hoping for an op up due to YUL-LA Area craziness following today's Grand Prix F1 race. We'll see what happens....
Jun 14, 2010, 9:30 am
#190
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
YUL-YYZ $99
accepted (it was a long week!)
accepted (it was a long week!)
Jun 14, 2010, 12:50 pm
#191
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: yyc
Programs: aeroplan SE/MM. farimont platium
Posts: 20
YYC - YWG
YYC - YWG
Offered LMU for $79 - took it
Gave me a chance to work
Offered LMU for $79 - took it
Gave me a chance to work
Jun 14, 2010, 2:25 pm
#192
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K MM, BA-S HH-D, MB-G LT Sil, IHG-Plt, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 3,803
Jun 14, 2010, 6:02 pm
#193
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 12,068
I have missed a few times now trying to get into J cabin.
Jun 14, 2010, 11:35 pm
#195
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YYC
Programs: AE
Posts: 28
Upgrade denied once underway
AC 8104 Jun 15
OLCI upgrade offered for CAD 299. Was prepared to accept but after entering CC details was told it was no longer available ????
OLCI upgrade offered for CAD 299. Was prepared to accept but after entering CC details was told it was no longer available ????