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.
Feb 25, 2010, 12:40 am
#136
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC SE MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,101
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 25, 2010, 12:48 am
#137
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AC 75K, SPG P, CX SL
Posts: 548
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 28, 2010, 8:50 am
#138
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CGN / YOW
Programs: *G
Posts: 31
LMU yow - yvr
March 1st yow - yyz 99$
yyz - yvr 349$
yyz - yvr 349$
Feb 28, 2010, 6:43 pm
#139
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: either in Salishaan, or at an isolated colliery in the Canadian northland
Programs: AC P75: previously, quintuple secret pterodactyl wings, every year
Posts: 203
Hmm, inconsistency appears. Just did OLCI now, and BOS>YYZ was $199 (I turned that down) and YYZ>YVR was $319. Since my base fare BOS>YVR was only $348, the upgrade to YVR was a definite steal.
This is for travel leaving BOS 0850 on March 1st. I expect YVR will be a glorious zoo, but fortunately my connection in YVR (over to YQQ on 9M) stays airside all the way.
By the bye, this is the first time I've been offered an LMU for the YYZ>YVR leg.
This is for travel leaving BOS 0850 on March 1st. I expect YVR will be a glorious zoo, but fortunately my connection in YVR (over to YQQ on 9M) stays airside all the way.
By the bye, this is the first time I've been offered an LMU for the YYZ>YVR leg.
Apr 29, 2010, 7:26 am
#140
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
349 per person YYC-YUL, booked into T+, declined
Not offered at 24 hours, but at 11
Not offered at 24 hours, but at 11
Apr 29, 2010, 7:43 am
#141
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Posts: 223
$219 offered during OLCI for YDF-YYZ (21 hours prior to departure), booked into Tango Plus. I declined.
Apr 29, 2010, 11:33 am
#142
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 20,550
YWG-YYZ Offered at $219 at the 24 hr window
T+.
Declined
T+.
Declined
May 3, 2010, 7:02 am
#143
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 376
$99 YYZ to YQM, OLCI @24, 2 J, Declined
Tango fare class P (Not Tango Plus) @ $41.65 + fees
Tango fare class P (Not Tango Plus) @ $41.65 + fees
May 3, 2010, 8:07 am
#144
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YWG
Programs: AC P,PC Plat,HH*G, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 152
YWG-YYC $79 offered at OLCI @ 22. Accepted.
T+
T+
May 4, 2010, 11:24 am
#145
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 2,409
YYZ-NRT $849; From Tango+ A class @T-24h...declined
May 5, 2010, 1:37 pm
#146
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 3,439
First time I've ever been offered a LMU. I'm usually confirmed in J with certs or flight passes but for this flight to YYT I thought I'd take advantage of some really cheap T+ fares a while back. I figured I'd be fine in the back. Don't want to blow a SSWU this early in the year.
Well, I just couldn't do it: YYZ-YYT $259, OLCI @ 20, T+, accepted.
Incidentally, I didn't get offered the upgrade when I tried earlier through the iPhone app. I've rarely been in this situation before so I don't know if that's normal.
Well, I just couldn't do it: YYZ-YYT $259, OLCI @ 20, T+, accepted.
Incidentally, I didn't get offered the upgrade when I tried earlier through the iPhone app. I've rarely been in this situation before so I don't know if that's normal.
May 5, 2010, 2:17 pm
#147
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,607
Why are y'all looking at the total ticket price to determine the value? That's completely nonsensical.
If you get a free ticket and then are asked $500 to upgrade the only question is whether the upgrade is worth $500 to you. It's the same upgrade as if you paid $1,000 and then are offered an upgrade for $500. The fact that the total fare is $500 in the first case and $1,500 in the second case is irrelevant. If $500 is too much for the upgrade then it's too much for both cases. If it's worth it then it's worth it in both cases.
By your logic, would you take a $500 upgrade on a free ticket but turn down a free upgrade on a $1,000 ticket?
If you get a free ticket and then are asked $500 to upgrade the only question is whether the upgrade is worth $500 to you. It's the same upgrade as if you paid $1,000 and then are offered an upgrade for $500. The fact that the total fare is $500 in the first case and $1,500 in the second case is irrelevant. If $500 is too much for the upgrade then it's too much for both cases. If it's worth it then it's worth it in both cases.
By your logic, would you take a $500 upgrade on a free ticket but turn down a free upgrade on a $1,000 ticket?
May 9, 2010, 7:34 pm
#148
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: YUL
Posts: 2,115
Yul-yyz-sna $389
YUL-YYZ-SNA OLCI ~19.5 hours before flight.
Upgrade on YYZ-SNA segment only, $389, declined. Y looks at least 1/2 empty, at least on seat selection screen. Total T+ fare for YUL-SNA was "only" $244.26 ai.
At time of offer, flight was showing J9 C9 D9 Z9 Y9 B9 M9 U9 H9 Q9 V9 W0 S0 L0 K9 N0 G0 P0 T0 E0.
Upgrade on YYZ-SNA segment only, $389, declined. Y looks at least 1/2 empty, at least on seat selection screen. Total T+ fare for YUL-SNA was "only" $244.26 ai.
At time of offer, flight was showing J9 C9 D9 Z9 Y9 B9 M9 U9 H9 Q9 V9 W0 S0 L0 K9 N0 G0 P0 T0 E0.
Last edited by okazon69; May 9, 2010 at 7:49 pm
May 9, 2010, 8:49 pm
#149
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 138
Did the OLCI at 30 hr for my tarvel companion. Was offered YVR-HKG for $849. Accepted. She is AC Basic and has not been on any AC metal for the last 2 years.
May 9, 2010, 8:52 pm
#150
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ/DLC
Programs: AP, HHonours Diamond
Posts: 3,722
Also, what was your companion's original fare class? $849 is pretty good if on a Tango Plus.