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.
Jan 25, 2013, 6:21 pm
#1006
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: YYC
Programs: AC*SE100K
Posts: 243
YVR-KOA - $648 booked in K
OLCI T-24
Given that the last time I was on this route we got subbed for a Pineapple... declined.
OLCI T-21
YYC-YVR - $248
Ha!
OLCI T-24
Given that the last time I was on this route we got subbed for a Pineapple... declined.
OLCI T-21
YYC-YVR - $248
Ha!
Jan 27, 2013, 10:11 am
#1007
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC E75K / Marriott Silver Elite / SPG
Posts: 141
- Unlikely as the flight is not sold out in Y and there is no urgency on AC's part to free up Y seats with LMUs or Op-ups. FYI, your flight is showing J8 C7 D4 Z4 Y9 B9 M9 U9 H9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L0 K0 N9 A0 R2.
- Of course you CAN try, but it's unlikely to yield a satisfactory outcome. The LMUs are offered only through electronic channels anyway (i.e. online and kiosk check-in) so the check-in agent is not in a position to influence the price.
- No, you get the mileage for the original fare purchased.
- Of course you CAN try, but it's unlikely to yield a satisfactory outcome. The LMUs are offered only through electronic channels anyway (i.e. online and kiosk check-in) so the check-in agent is not in a position to influence the price.
- No, you get the mileage for the original fare purchased.
Also, are those the fare basis for the seats remaining?
Furthermore, I got offered $1000 for an upgrade from PEK-YYZ but not as a LMU? I asked how much an upgrade was to the front agent while check-in...is this something different than an LMU?
Also, would I get a better chance of upgrading when asking the agents at the Gate? I always see people line up when the agents start forming and I don't know what people are doing...
Jan 27, 2013, 9:06 pm
#1008
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
28/1/2013 - ac141 yyz-yyc $449 @ t-24
Jan 28, 2013, 7:57 am
#1009
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,737
MIA-YUL booked in Tango!
J6 C6 D3 Z2 Y9 B9 M6 U6 H0 R1
$399.00
J6 C6 D3 Z2 Y9 B9 M6 U6 H0 R1
$399.00
Jan 31, 2013, 8:39 pm
#1010
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YEG
Programs: AC*E
Posts: 43
Completely OT, but thought I would share for benchmarking purposes. Offered an upgrade on Emirates DXB-DEL from Y-J for $182CAD. 3h00 gate-to-gate, 1368 miles, about the same as YXE-YYZ, but with lie-flat seats (77W). Decided to treat myself. I've seen YEG-YVR more expensive than that on most occasions.
Jan 31, 2013, 11:53 pm
#1011
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
My brother flew on a Flex fare (not sure which class) on 1/29
SFO-YYZ $799 I kid you not
SFO-YYZ $799 I kid you not
Feb 1, 2013, 7:43 am
#1013
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: E35
Posts: 139
AC 266 YWG-YYZ 1/31/2013
On a Tango fare, $598
I think my exact words when I saw it was "are you out of your damn mind?!?"
On a Tango fare, $598
I think my exact words when I saw it was "are you out of your damn mind?!?"
Feb 1, 2013, 10:12 am
#1014
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AC*SE100K, SPG Gold
Posts: 331
Completely OT, but thought I would share for benchmarking purposes. Offered an upgrade on Emirates DXB-DEL from Y-J for $182CAD. 3h00 gate-to-gate, 1368 miles, about the same as YXE-YYZ, but with lie-flat seats (77W). Decided to treat myself. I've seen YEG-YVR more expensive than that on most occasions.
Feb 1, 2013, 12:26 pm
#1015
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: MEX/YVR/YYF
Programs: AS MVP/AC75K/AM Gold/UA*S/SPG-Marriott Lifetime Titanium/Accor-FPC Gold/HHDiamond/Hyatt Exp
Posts: 5,035
I don't think Air Canada should decrease the fares for LMU, Otherwise we will see a downgrade in the standard of service as it happened in the US where J is nothing more than a big seat. I truly believe Air Canada does a fantastic job in J, they even give you a full breakfast from YVR to YYC. AC Executive / Executive First cabins should be filled with J ticketed passengers, AC SE and E and LMU (only at a small discounted rate from J fare: probably 10 - 25%, depending on passenger loads)
Feb 1, 2013, 12:29 pm
#1016
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: MEX/YVR/YYF
Programs: AS MVP/AC75K/AM Gold/UA*S/SPG-Marriott Lifetime Titanium/Accor-FPC Gold/HHDiamond/Hyatt Exp
Posts: 5,035
LAX YYC K Class
T-24 no offer
T-4 $249 accepted
As an fyi, same itinerary:
SJD LAX W Class UA
T-24 $99 accepted
T-24 no offer
T-4 $249 accepted
As an fyi, same itinerary:
SJD LAX W Class UA
T-24 $99 accepted
Feb 1, 2013, 12:31 pm
#1017
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: MEX/YVR/YYF
Programs: AS MVP/AC75K/AM Gold/UA*S/SPG-Marriott Lifetime Titanium/Accor-FPC Gold/HHDiamond/Hyatt Exp
Posts: 5,035
Feb 4, 2013, 8:10 pm
#1018
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC
Posts: 144
Vancouver to Toronto: 748.00
Feb 5 - A320; Tango fare
Feb 5 - A320; Tango fare
Feb 5, 2013, 5:21 am
#1019
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AC*E35
Posts: 484
YYZ-YWG Tango
$598 at 20hours - declined
$299 at 4 hours - declined
J3 R0
$598 at 20hours - declined
$299 at 4 hours - declined
J3 R0
Feb 5, 2013, 5:32 am
#1020
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: AC: E50K, AP: dDiamond
Posts: 963
Where exactly do these options show up? Do they email you after you are checked in if say at t-4 there is an LMU available or do I keep refreshing my check in on my phone?
Thanks for the help,
flyertalk noobie
Thanks for the help,
flyertalk noobie