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.
Mar 24, 2013, 7:01 am
#1111
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Mar 26, 2013, 3:42 pm
#1112
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC-E50K, SPG Gold
Posts: 129
March 27 T-24
YYZ-YVR Flex
$798!
Most definitely denied.
YYZ-YVR Flex
$798!
Most definitely denied.
Mar 26, 2013, 3:49 pm
#1113
formerly known as DeltaNYC
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: YYZ, mostly...
Programs: AC SE100K / BA Bronze / Marriott Ambassador (LT Plat) / Hilton Diamond / IHG Plat
Posts: 1,704
Mar 26, 2013, 7:24 pm
#1114
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Hertz Gold
Posts: 1,289
Mar 27, 2013, 12:36 pm
#1116
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: MCO
Programs: AAdvantage Gold, Air Canada Elite 50K
Posts: 8
YYZ-YUL
March 27th
T-24
$69
Accepted
March 27th
T-24
$69
Accepted
Mar 27, 2013, 2:58 pm
#1117
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AC*SE100K, SPG Gold
Posts: 331
Just checked-in a friend, YVR - PVG 748$ accepted, so cheap for a 12 hour flight (62 dollars per hour or 44 dollars per 1 upgrade credit). J9 C9 D9 Z9 R9
Last edited by sluis; Mar 27, 2013 at 3:11 pm Reason: added flight availability
Mar 27, 2013, 4:52 pm
#1118
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Mar 28, 2013, 10:16 am
#1119
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AMEX AC CX UA AA DL
Posts: 3,008
YYZ - HKG
Mar 29 tango fare (P)
T - 23:55
$1199
Accepted
Couldn't check-in on iPhone app.
Did it on the web. Took a long time for me to consider while it asked twice if I still want to buy it (had to search FT and flightstats for seat availability lol). When I was ready to pay, it said "Upgrade is no longer available". What a disappointment!
Not giving up so easily, I finished the rest of the OLCI process and tried again from scratch, upgrade was still available.
More than 50% unassigned J seats. Couldn't get flightstats to display availability.
Mar 29 tango fare (P)
T - 23:55
$1199
Accepted
Couldn't check-in on iPhone app.
Did it on the web. Took a long time for me to consider while it asked twice if I still want to buy it (had to search FT and flightstats for seat availability lol). When I was ready to pay, it said "Upgrade is no longer available". What a disappointment!
Not giving up so easily, I finished the rest of the OLCI process and tried again from scratch, upgrade was still available.
More than 50% unassigned J seats. Couldn't get flightstats to display availability.
Mar 29, 2013, 3:56 pm
#1120
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYJ - Victoria
Programs: E50K
Posts: 453
I need advice.
In a few days, I am supposed to do YVR-NRT. Booked in the cheap seats, with a Tango fare, which seemed like a much better idea before I sprained my knee. It's a 333; premium seats in row 18, the bulkhead, are available, but seatguru says the legroom there is not good. Do others agree? Legroom is what matters most right now!
And as much as I hate the thought of actually paying for an upgrade, with a Tango fare I would have no choice. What are the odds of being able to get an upgrade when I check in? Any recent experience with the price on that route?
In a few days, I am supposed to do YVR-NRT. Booked in the cheap seats, with a Tango fare, which seemed like a much better idea before I sprained my knee. It's a 333; premium seats in row 18, the bulkhead, are available, but seatguru says the legroom there is not good. Do others agree? Legroom is what matters most right now!
And as much as I hate the thought of actually paying for an upgrade, with a Tango fare I would have no choice. What are the odds of being able to get an upgrade when I check in? Any recent experience with the price on that route?
Mar 29, 2013, 4:18 pm
#1121
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC 100k, BA
Posts: 47
I need advice.
In a few days, I am supposed to do YVR-NRT. Booked in the cheap seats, with a Tango fare, which seemed like a much better idea before I sprained my knee. It's a 333; premium seats in row 18, the bulkhead, are available, but seatguru says the legroom there is not good. Do others agree? Legroom is what matters most right now!
In a few days, I am supposed to do YVR-NRT. Booked in the cheap seats, with a Tango fare, which seemed like a much better idea before I sprained my knee. It's a 333; premium seats in row 18, the bulkhead, are available, but seatguru says the legroom there is not good. Do others agree? Legroom is what matters most right now!
Mar 30, 2013, 7:15 pm
#1122
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYJ - Victoria
Programs: E50K
Posts: 453
Thanks. Good point; I should have looked farther back. I have reserved seats in that row, both ways.
If a last-minute upgrade comes up, I'd still pay a thousand bucks for it. But this way I am assured of having the legroom that I need.
If a last-minute upgrade comes up, I'd still pay a thousand bucks for it. But this way I am assured of having the legroom that I need.
Mar 30, 2013, 8:33 pm
#1123
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YYZ & LGA
Programs: AC*E, SPG G, Nexus, GE
Posts: 30
YYZ >> SFO
March 31.
Flex fare
$399
March 31.
Flex fare
$399
Mar 31, 2013, 2:55 am
#1124
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: France
Programs: A3 *G; AC
Posts: 409
I have a question regarding LMUs. I know that if one is upgraded using eupgrades, the mileage accrual is based on the original class of service. But, in the case of an LMU, one is paying for the upgrade. Is the mileage accrual changed accordingly? Thanks in advance for the info.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:28 am
#1125
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YEG
Programs: AC
Posts: 814
I have a question regarding LMUs. I know that if one is upgraded using eupgrades, the mileage accrual is based on the original class of service. But, in the case of an LMU, one is paying for the upgrade. Is the mileage accrual changed accordingly? Thanks in advance for the info.