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.
Apr 23, 2015, 12:54 pm
#2056
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YEG
Programs: AC*SE, Marriott Plat, Natl Exec, NEXUS
Posts: 437
April 24 - YYC to YVR (AC203) - $227 from a Tango fare, declined
April 24 - YVR to YYC (AC212) - $243 from a Tango fare, declined
When I booked, the difference between my fare and the lowest business class fare was about $300 each way.
April 24 - YVR to YYC (AC212) - $243 from a Tango fare, declined
When I booked, the difference between my fare and the lowest business class fare was about $300 each way.
Apr 23, 2015, 1:00 pm
#2057
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,251
Apr 23 YYZ-PVG
lowest Tango fare - offered UG to J for $1321 each at Kiosk checkin
lowest Tango fare - offered UG to J for $1321 each at Kiosk checkin
Apr 24, 2015, 4:41 pm
#2058
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,629
AC108 tomorrow (Apr 25) @ T-15
YVR-YYZ
Flex (G)
Upgrade: 579.00 CAD
Tax: 75.00 CAD
Total: 654.00 CAD
Note: this would get you a recliner on a 5 hr flight.
Declined.
YVR-YYZ
Flex (G)
Upgrade: 579.00 CAD
Tax: 75.00 CAD
Total: 654.00 CAD
Note: this would get you a recliner on a 5 hr flight.
Declined.
Apr 24, 2015, 4:46 pm
#2059
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE*2MM. SPG Plat life
Posts: 4,644
Apr 24, 2015, 5:54 pm
#2060
Formerly known as jsfrSuperElite
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hong Kong, Montreal
Programs: Air Canada SE100K-1MM, Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 590
For tomorrow, April 25, I did my check in online for AC 63 YVR-ICN and was offered an upgrade from PE to J for... $5000 ! (without taxes)
I'm not kidding
It males you feel special and appreciated to be SE...
I'm not kidding
It males you feel special and appreciated to be SE...
Apr 24, 2015, 9:55 pm
#2061
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,565
Apr 24, 2015, 11:41 pm
#2062
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YVR, FLL/MIA
Programs: AC E75K, Aeroplan Diamond, NEXUS
Posts: 164
Dang! It seems that's so hard to get upgrades!!
I am trying to get on a 787/788 and I saw a YVR - YYZ.. and I'm planning to use my eUpgrade credits as an Altitude member to put into this.
I wonder how good are my chances?
I am trying to get on a 787/788 and I saw a YVR - YYZ.. and I'm planning to use my eUpgrade credits as an Altitude member to put into this.
I wonder how good are my chances?
Apr 25, 2015, 8:50 am
#2063
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: OZ Diamond, Jiffypark Manhattan Gold
Posts: 4,485
Wish I had this kinda cash
Apr 26, 2015, 5:24 am
#2064
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: CO-plat, SPG-plat
Posts: 1,655
777-300ER YVR-YYZ redeye. Offered $719 upgrade at check-in. I graciously declined for 3 hours, 51 minute flying time.
Apr 26, 2015, 9:38 am
#2065
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
What would a fair price be for an upgrade from Tango on YYZ-LHR on a 77W (two-class bird, 3x3x3 layout in Y)?
My instinct is that I'd pay up to about $1,300 for an upgrade. Never flown in J TATL.
My instinct is that I'd pay up to about $1,300 for an upgrade. Never flown in J TATL.
Apr 26, 2015, 9:48 am
#2066
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: sqrt(-united states of apologist)
Programs: *$ Green
Posts: 5,403
But a lot of people here would say $100/h is the max they are willing to pay.
Others will say that they are willing to pay up to X*0.9*(power((1+r),t))*N(p) - Y; where r is their discount rate, X is the price of a P fare 90 days out, Y is the price of their fare purchased, and N(p) is the cumulative probability of not getting an OpUp.
Apr 26, 2015, 10:04 am
#2067
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
It's worth as much as you are willing to pay
But a lot of people here would say $100/h is the max they are willing to pay.
Others will say that they are willing to pay up to X*0.9*(power((1+r),t))*N(p) - Y; where r is their discount rate, X is the price of a P fare 90 days out, Y is the price of their fare purchased, and N(p) is the cumulative probability of not getting an OpUp.
But a lot of people here would say $100/h is the max they are willing to pay.
Others will say that they are willing to pay up to X*0.9*(power((1+r),t))*N(p) - Y; where r is their discount rate, X is the price of a P fare 90 days out, Y is the price of their fare purchased, and N(p) is the cumulative probability of not getting an OpUp.
It's a special anniversary on this trip so I might be prepared to overpay a little just for the experience. Unfortunately the J fares when I booked were way more than I could justify.
Apr 26, 2015, 12:27 pm
#2068
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: OZ Diamond, Jiffypark Manhattan Gold
Posts: 4,485
PhotoJim I think the other thing to look at is your current seating and situation.
1. If you had status, I think it's worth less since you'd have picked preferred seats likely already, thus upping your comfort.
2. I understand not wanting to pay the upfront price and that you wanna gauge what's a decent price, but don't forget that paying for an LMU doesn't mean you'll sit next to whoever is assumed to be on this anniversary trip with you.
With no status, and since you get no bonus buying an LMU, you might just be better off buying 2 preferred seats, maybe strategically leaving the middle seat open in an attempt to get 3 seats to share. If someone buys the middle or gets the middle, I'm sure they'll be more than happy to switch with one of you.
1. If you had status, I think it's worth less since you'd have picked preferred seats likely already, thus upping your comfort.
2. I understand not wanting to pay the upfront price and that you wanna gauge what's a decent price, but don't forget that paying for an LMU doesn't mean you'll sit next to whoever is assumed to be on this anniversary trip with you.
With no status, and since you get no bonus buying an LMU, you might just be better off buying 2 preferred seats, maybe strategically leaving the middle seat open in an attempt to get 3 seats to share. If someone buys the middle or gets the middle, I'm sure they'll be more than happy to switch with one of you.
Apr 27, 2015, 7:44 am
#2069
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 51
Rouge YYZ - LAS $345. Declined. They can keep their strap-on middle seat pillows.
Apr 27, 2015, 7:56 am
#2070
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,156
If Tango, it's not too bad as the typical fare difference with lowest business is about $490~500.
If Flex, it is not a very good deal as the typical fare difference is about $350~370.