Air Canada code..Legit?
Jul 8, 2009 | 9:42 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: Marriott Titanium, AC E50, National Exec
Posts: 518
Yeah it looks like they probably allocated so many tickets to that code. Probably an estimation on how many people would be attending the tournament.
Jul 8, 2009 | 9:44 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: YHZ. Previously YYC
Posts: 1,954
Too bad I wasn't able to use this code, I would of felt kind of guilty using that code anyway. I wonder if Air Canada will cancel the tickets of those who purchased tickets using that fare??
Jul 8, 2009 | 9:45 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YOW
Programs: Marriot Silver Elite
Posts: 440
I would be willing to bet that they would. I wish I had seen this earlier in case they don't...might have been a nice little MR from YOW-YVR to push me into Elite.
Jul 8, 2009 | 11:22 pm
#24
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
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I would think AC has a better capacity to control where the code was used to. Can it really be used to go to NRT, SYD, LAX, etc. If this is for a tournamount, you'd think they'd be able to limit it to that specific destination at least, to avoid what seems to be happening now.
I personally wouldn't go near it. While the code may be legit, in terms of being used for transportation to the tournament, my guess is its not legit to use elsewhere. AC could easily cancel the tickets of those who are using it to go to far flung destinations for cheap. Or at a minimum, they should probably contact pax who used the code who shouldn't be, asking if they'd prefer to have the difference between the actual ticket cost for the class of service vs. the cost they got with the code billed to their CC's, or have the tickets cancelled. Another possibility: anyone who added their Aeroplan # to reservations booked with this code could have an account audit coming to them soon, or soon after their reservations are used. Definitely not something I'd look forward to.
I personally wouldn't go near it. While the code may be legit, in terms of being used for transportation to the tournament, my guess is its not legit to use elsewhere. AC could easily cancel the tickets of those who are using it to go to far flung destinations for cheap. Or at a minimum, they should probably contact pax who used the code who shouldn't be, asking if they'd prefer to have the difference between the actual ticket cost for the class of service vs. the cost they got with the code billed to their CC's, or have the tickets cancelled. Another possibility: anyone who added their Aeroplan # to reservations booked with this code could have an account audit coming to them soon, or soon after their reservations are used. Definitely not something I'd look forward to.
Aug 7, 2009 | 7:04 am
#27
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,149
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Yeah, it lasted all of a few hours. The code was later replaced with a new code with appropriate geographical restrictions.
The Latitude deals were sweet (YYZ-SYD $1800 return!) but I was too slow on the trigger.
Originally Posted by Newfiescreech
So is this code finally dead?? Tried several times, several dates...nadda. Looks like I missed a dandy!
The Latitude deals were sweet (YYZ-SYD $1800 return!) but I was too slow on the trigger.