May 25, 15, 1:51 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.
Feb 18, 10, 9:14 am
#121
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Travelling with family member who is on Tango fare and was offered upgrade for $99 + tax YYZ-YOW. Declined
I am on T+ and was offered same price. Also declined.
I am on T+ and was offered same price. Also declined.
Feb 18, 10, 10:33 am
#122
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
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Feb 16 AC541 YYZ-SEA on an S fare. LMU offered at OLCI for CAD$349 + $17.45 GST = $366.45 divide 5.25 hours = $69.80 /hr
Accepted since my prospective employer paid for the S fare; I need only pay for the upgrade
Accepted since my prospective employer paid for the S fare; I need only pay for the upgrade
Feb 18, 10, 12:35 pm
#123
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
Originally Posted by jtpc
YYZ-YVR
Feb. 18, AC 029
LMU offered at online check in: $349 + tax, $366 total
Booked Tango plus fare originally.
Wasn't offered the upgrade when I did OLCI 24 hours prior, but it came up 2 hours later. This is a terrific deal for me since I have no status/certificates. Got the Tango plus fare with the 15% aeroplan partner discount code and only paid $217 for that leg. $366 later and I'm up front. Purposely booked this flight since it's going on to China (larger executive cabin so more chance of getting a seat), plus with it not being just a domestic flight there's less of a chance for an equipment change which might take the pods away.
Feb. 18, AC 029
LMU offered at online check in: $349 + tax, $366 total
Booked Tango plus fare originally.
Wasn't offered the upgrade when I did OLCI 24 hours prior, but it came up 2 hours later. This is a terrific deal for me since I have no status/certificates. Got the Tango plus fare with the 15% aeroplan partner discount code and only paid $217 for that leg. $366 later and I'm up front. Purposely booked this flight since it's going on to China (larger executive cabin so more chance of getting a seat), plus with it not being just a domestic flight there's less of a chance for an equipment change which might take the pods away.
Feb 18, 10, 1:27 pm
#124
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: SYD
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Posts: 5,252
LHR-YUL AC865 Feb 16th
No LMU offered at time of online checkin (around 5 hours before departure) despite Expertflyer indicating J9. Sure enough, on the plane business class was barely half full. Not sure why they wouldn't offer an LMU in this situation?
No LMU offered at time of online checkin (around 5 hours before departure) despite Expertflyer indicating J9. Sure enough, on the plane business class was barely half full. Not sure why they wouldn't offer an LMU in this situation?
Feb 18, 10, 1:39 pm
#125
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
Originally Posted by mad_atta
LHR-YUL AC865 Feb 16th
No LMU offered at time of online checkin (around 5 hours before departure) despite Expertflyer indicating J9. Sure enough, on the plane business class was barely half full. Not sure why they wouldn't offer an LMU in this situation?
No LMU offered at time of online checkin (around 5 hours before departure) despite Expertflyer indicating J9. Sure enough, on the plane business class was barely half full. Not sure why they wouldn't offer an LMU in this situation?
Feb 21, 10, 12:12 pm
#126
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Bonvoy LTE
Posts: 1,837
YVR - YYZ AC2156 tonight, LMU offered
$344 + tax. Still undecided.
$344 + tax. Still undecided.
Feb 21, 10, 4:17 pm
#127
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YWG
Programs: AC P,PC Plat,HH*G, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 152
YWG-YYZ
YWG-YYZ AC 258 02/22 booked in T+ (S Class) did OLCI at 23:00 and was offered $199.00, accepted.
Feb 21, 10, 6:06 pm
#128
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Closer to YTZ
Programs: Fairmont Platinum | AC Gate Lice Status | VIPorter
Posts: 2,554
Originally Posted by airbus320
Travelling with family member who is on Tango fare and was offered upgrade for $99 + tax YYZ-YOW. Declined
I am on T+ and was offered same price. Also declined.
I am on T+ and was offered same price. Also declined.
T fare YUL-YYZ, $129 - declined
(Although it meets my criterion for ~$100/hour, let's face it this is a 1hr 15 min flight at best, there are better uses for upgrade $.
Ahh AC, our favourite E/paid E+ airline...)
Feb 21, 10, 7:30 pm
#129
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium,, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 230
Feb 19 YYZ to Mobay. $299 OLCI
Declined
Declined
Feb 22, 10, 8:43 am
#130
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Who the hell knows, most times I end up putting down the wrong room number!
Programs: AC *E, OK Plus Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 97
My flight tomorrow YYZ - YVR didn't show LMU avail for upgrade - I decided not to check in, is it worth waiting in case the seats open up later? It is the 7am 763 flight - forgot the flight number...
Feb 22, 10, 10:09 am
#131
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YQR
Posts: 2,561
Originally Posted by mad_atta
LHR-YUL AC865 Feb 16th
No LMU offered at time of online checkin (around 5 hours before departure) despite Expertflyer indicating J9. Sure enough, on the plane business class was barely half full. Not sure why they wouldn't offer an LMU in this situation?
No LMU offered at time of online checkin (around 5 hours before departure) despite Expertflyer indicating J9. Sure enough, on the plane business class was barely half full. Not sure why they wouldn't offer an LMU in this situation?
Feb 22, 10, 12:26 pm
#132
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 18
No more LMU's from LHR
I flew from LHR to YVR late last month. I enquired at the ticket desk and check-in in LHR and I was told that they have stopped offering LMU's from LHR since early January.
The check-in agent said it was due to too many people relying on them, instead of purchasing a full J class ticket in advance of check-in.
The check-in agent said it was due to too many people relying on them, instead of purchasing a full J class ticket in advance of check-in.
Feb 22, 10, 12:41 pm
#133
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Left
Programs: FT
Posts: 7,285
Originally Posted by EI787
I flew from LHR to YVR late last month. I enquired at the ticket desk and check-in in LHR and I was told that they have stopped offering LMU's from LHR since early January.
The check-in agent said it was due to too many people relying on them, instead of purchasing a full J class ticket in advance of check-in.
The check-in agent said it was due to too many people relying on them, instead of purchasing a full J class ticket in advance of check-in.
Feb 22, 10, 1:57 pm
#134
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,103
Originally Posted by EI787
I flew from LHR to YVR late last month. I enquired at the ticket desk and check-in in LHR and I was told that they have stopped offering LMU's from LHR since early January.
The check-in agent said it was due to too many people relying on them, instead of purchasing a full J class ticket in advance of check-in.
The check-in agent said it was due to too many people relying on them, instead of purchasing a full J class ticket in advance of check-in.
Feb 24, 10, 11:14 pm
#135
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: Hilton*D, Marriott*LG, Hyatt*G
Posts: 6,268
Today
AC 545 LAS to YVR
LMU offered for $199 per person. Took the LMU since it was Mom's birthday yesterday and wanted her to enjoy her trip home. $199 from a $67 T+ fare is a great deal for AC J. Nice flight home.
AC 545 LAS to YVR
LMU offered for $199 per person. Took the LMU since it was Mom's birthday yesterday and wanted her to enjoy her trip home. $199 from a $67 T+ fare is a great deal for AC J. Nice flight home.
