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.
Aug 28, 2009, 4:49 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Hertz Gold
Posts: 1,289
YOW-YVR T+ $349 J9 C9 Z9. Looks empty.
Aug 30, 2009, 9:37 am
#62
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K MM, BA-S HH-D, MB-G LT Sil, IHG-Plt, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 3,803
YOW-YYZ T+ 31-Aug
$99 at 24 hrs prior during OLCI. J9 C9 Z9 Y9 U9 etc... I9 (never seen that before). Declined.
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13F
$99 at 24 hrs prior during OLCI. J9 C9 Z9 Y9 U9 etc... I9 (never seen that before). Declined.
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13F
Aug 31, 2009, 6:35 pm
#63
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SIN
Programs: UA Platinum, DL Platinum, AFKL Gold, Qatar Gold
Posts: 895
My sister is flying tomorrow:
YUL-LHR Sep 1
Upgrade 699$ declined.
YUL-LHR Sep 1
Upgrade 699$ declined.
Sep 4, 2009, 6:21 pm
#64
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Closer to YTZ
Programs: Fairmont Platinum | AC Gate Lice Status | VIPorter
Posts: 2,554
YYZ-LHR tomorrow - on a 777.
$699 and I accepted. I have a $100 MCO to offset the cost.
As a humble tangoer it's only my 3rd time "up front"; the other 2 occasions were short domestic flights: on D reward and then a freak winter storm switch/op-up to a C fare.
Finally, at least for a day I am no longer Gate Lice!
Checking 856 tomorrow the only Exec. First fare available is: $3944
$699 and I accepted. I have a $100 MCO to offset the cost.
As a humble tangoer it's only my 3rd time "up front"; the other 2 occasions were short domestic flights: on D reward and then a freak winter storm switch/op-up to a C fare.
Finally, at least for a day I am no longer Gate Lice!
Checking 856 tomorrow the only Exec. First fare available is: $3944
Last edited by Tangoer; Sep 4, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Sep 6, 2009, 5:36 pm
#65
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
did online check-in for AC784 SFO-YYZ sep7/09, was on a ridiculously cheap S fare (c$177->c$217.76); offered for us$349. Totally not worth it but since I feel like burning cash (and kinda want to check in 3 luggages), I accepted the offer
*pray pray pray* I hope I get food X3 :-:
I feel ironically angry right now though...I shelled out us$349 but I'm angry that the c$7 onboard cafe prepayment doesn't get refunded or used as a credit in some way
(and how come my LMU is priced in us$? does that mean people who LMU a LHR/NRT/etc flight pay their LMU in pounds/yen/etc??)
*pray pray pray* I hope I get food X3 :-:
I feel ironically angry right now though...I shelled out us$349 but I'm angry that the c$7 onboard cafe prepayment doesn't get refunded or used as a credit in some way
(and how come my LMU is priced in us$? does that mean people who LMU a LHR/NRT/etc flight pay their LMU in pounds/yen/etc??)
Sep 7, 2009, 11:57 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: YEG
Programs: Now AC Peon, *A nobody, SPG Gold, Hertz 5*, FPC Platinum
Posts: 1,427
I just connected through LHR. At the connections desk (when you arrive at T3 via the FCC) There was a cardboard sign on the counter behind the agents advertising "Upgrades to Executive First...etc. Ask us how." It clearly listed two prices (I don't recall the exact amounts but it was something like 389P to points East and 489 to points West.
It was not obvious over on the back counter, I wonder if they only pull it out to a prominent place when necessary.
It was not obvious over on the back counter, I wonder if they only pull it out to a prominent place when necessary.
Sep 7, 2009, 1:02 pm
#67
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Home - YYZ
Programs: AC*E, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 778
YYZ-DEN offered at 24hr OLCI, $249+taxes to upgrade from a Tango+ (H class). Taken.
Sep 8, 2009, 5:49 pm
#68
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,115
LGA-YUL this afternoon
3.5 hours before flight
$179 US from Tango+ (S class) - original o/w fare was C$164+ = C$197
refused
3.5 hours before flight
$179 US from Tango+ (S class) - original o/w fare was C$164+ = C$197
refused
Sep 9, 2009, 12:01 am
#69
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Calgary
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 771
I just connected through LHR. At the connections desk (when you arrive at T3 via the FCC) There was a cardboard sign on the counter behind the agents advertising "Upgrades to Executive First...etc. Ask us how." It clearly listed two prices (I don't recall the exact amounts but it was something like 389P to points East and 489 to points West.
It was not obvious over on the back counter, I wonder if they only pull it out to a prominent place when necessary.
It was not obvious over on the back counter, I wonder if they only pull it out to a prominent place when necessary.
Was not too bad in row 10 (bulkhead on the 767), we were dished "chicken or white fish" ??
Sep 12, 2009, 5:20 pm
#70
Join Date: May 2001
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SEMM
Posts: 2,072
Sept 11 YVR-YYZ AC34 CA$329 from A fare J8 I7
Sept 13 YYZ-YVR AC181 US$329 from L fare (trip starting in US so USD - not sure why) J2 I1
Sept 13 YYZ-YVR AC181 US$329 from L fare (trip starting in US so USD - not sure why) J2 I1
Sep 13, 2009, 7:07 pm
#71
Join Date: May 2003
Location: YEG
Programs: AC E50 MM, WJ Gold, Marriott Titanium Elite Lifetime
Posts: 3,082
Sept 14 YYZ-YWG. Upgrade offered for $208.25 from Tango Plus B fare on an unlimited pass. Offer rejected for a 2 hour flight.
Sep 14, 2009, 12:36 am
#72
Join Date: May 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E, SPG Plat, HH Diamond, AA basic
Posts: 62
Tango Plus B fare, YVR -> YYZ, $329 plus GST, which is consistent with previous posts. Lots of J and I space at the 24-hour on-line check-in, with at least 9 available seats. (The return YYZ->YVR, on the other hand, had J=1, C=0, Z=0, and I=0, and no LMU was offered.)
[KVS Availability Tool 5.0.2/Platinum - Apollo: Availability/ITN/US-MYP]
I accepted this upgrade, as it was a red-eye on a 767 with flat-beds. However, there was an equipment change 12 hours later, and I instead flew on standard Executive seats on an Airbus 321. Boooo!
[KVS Availability Tool 5.0.2/Platinum - Apollo: Availability/ITN/US-MYP]
Code:
Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability --------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- ----------------------------------------------------------- AC 156 YVR 22:40 YYZ 06:05 +1 763 0 J8 C7 Z7 Y9 M9 U9 B9 H9 V9 Q7 L0 A0 R0 K9 N9 G0 E0 S0 T0 I7
Last edited by snarkleupagus; Sep 14, 2009 at 9:13 pm Reason: added fare class
Sep 14, 2009, 2:12 am
#73
Join Date: May 2001
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SEMM
Posts: 2,072
YVR-NRT AC3 Sept 14 CA$749+ tax J9 C9 Z3 I1 L fare (Not accepted)
Sep 14, 2009, 8:39 am
#74
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 96
Got my upgrade!
YEG to YYZ on Tango Plus A for 2 passengers for $299 each. Accepted! So happy to get it! Checked in 2 minutes after the 24 hour OLCI.
Sep 14, 2009, 3:26 pm
#75
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Fairmont Pres Club, Starwood Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 109
First time I was ever offered an upgrade:
Sep 15 AC 202 YVR-YYC Tango Plus including taxes $135.
Declined - not worth it.
Sep 15 AC 202 YVR-YYC Tango Plus including taxes $135.
Declined - not worth it.