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.
Oct 30, 2012, 2:33 pm
#931
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I find this amusing. In this thread, people complain that LMUs are too expensive, and no one buys them. In many other threads, people complain they're too cheap, so it's harder to get an upgrade. 
Oct 30, 2012, 9:01 pm
#932
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I think it's good that they keep them high as it provides some loyalty to the FFer's. I don't think it maximizes revenue as I struggle to see why people would pay $700 plus for a one way transcon upgrade, when they could have purchased J in the first place.
Oct 31, 2012, 9:33 am
#933
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Yyc-yvr / yvr-ylw
yyc-yvr $199
yvr-ylw $118
both on T at 24+ hours to go
both declined
yvr-ylw $118
both on T at 24+ hours to go
both declined
Oct 31, 2012, 10:36 am
#934
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YYZ-BOG
$349
T+ to Biz
$349
T+ to Biz
Oct 31, 2012, 10:55 am
#935
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Oct 31, 2012, 11:15 am
#936
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Oct 31, 2012, 4:22 pm
#937
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If one takes an LMU from somewhere to Canada (no MLL), can they gain access to another *A lounge simply with a J class boarding pass? I figure that if one is paying such a premium price for their upgrade, they should at least get the same lounge access afforded to any J class passenger. AC's website just lists the MLL but not "Star Alliance lounges".
Oct 31, 2012, 4:37 pm
#938
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If one takes an LMU from somewhere to Canada (no MLL), can they gain access to another *A lounge simply with a J class boarding pass? I figure that if one is paying such a premium price for their upgrade, they should at least get the same lounge access afforded to any J class passenger. AC's website just lists the MLL but not "Star Alliance lounges".
Nov 1, 2012, 10:36 am
#939
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yyz - yvr Oct 27, $399
Didn't take
Didn't take
Nov 1, 2012, 11:15 am
#940
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AC048 HNL - YVR from T+, $369, accepted.
AC202 YVR - YYC from T+, $199, not so much.
YVR/HNL has switched over to Pineapple service for the winter season, but $369 is reasonable for a 6 hour overnight flight. It's just as, or perhaps a bit more comfortable, than domestic J service. My only complaint is that AC still markets Pineapple operated service as Executive First, which seems a bit disingenuous to me. I think the generally accepted standard for this service is the XM pods.
It's definitely Executive level service, just not Executive First hard product.
AC202 YVR - YYC from T+, $199, not so much.
YVR/HNL has switched over to Pineapple service for the winter season, but $369 is reasonable for a 6 hour overnight flight. It's just as, or perhaps a bit more comfortable, than domestic J service. My only complaint is that AC still markets Pineapple operated service as Executive First, which seems a bit disingenuous to me. I think the generally accepted standard for this service is the XM pods.
It's definitely Executive level service, just not Executive First hard product.
Nov 1, 2012, 12:04 pm
#941
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YYZ-SFO from T+ : $680
Nov 1, 2012, 12:22 pm
#942
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AC048 HNL - YVR from T+, $369, accepted.
AC202 YVR - YYC from T+, $199, not so much.
YVR/HNL has switched over to Pineapple service for the winter season, but $369 is reasonable for a 6 hour overnight flight. It's just as, or perhaps a bit more comfortable, than domestic J service. My only complaint is that AC still markets Pineapple operated service as Executive First, which seems a bit disingenuous to me. I think the generally accepted standard for this service is the XM pods.
It's definitely Executive level service, just not Executive First hard product.
AC202 YVR - YYC from T+, $199, not so much.
YVR/HNL has switched over to Pineapple service for the winter season, but $369 is reasonable for a 6 hour overnight flight. It's just as, or perhaps a bit more comfortable, than domestic J service. My only complaint is that AC still markets Pineapple operated service as Executive First, which seems a bit disingenuous to me. I think the generally accepted standard for this service is the XM pods.
It's definitely Executive level service, just not Executive First hard product.
Nov 1, 2012, 8:52 pm
#943
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Nov 1, 2012, 9:06 pm
#944
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YHZ-YUL AC669 Fri Nov 2 - $248 + tax @ T-18hr. Haha. Declined
Nov 2, 2012, 8:44 am
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AC1175 (YYZ-YVR) on Nov 3, 2012
$598 from T+
Declined!
$598 from T+
Declined!