UA Premier benefits on AC operated flights
#16
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Been a while since I checked, I think a couple years ago it was 3x 23kg, and even that 3rd piece was more than I would expect compared to the +1 piece or additional weight. most airlines give.
#17
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The official source is https://beta.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco...e/checked.html.
#18
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I tried searching but I couldn't find anything - do UA Gold/*A Gold get any benefits aside from the official published *A Gold benefits when flying Air Canada?
I booked a flight back when I had no status on ua.com and advanced seat selection had a price - now I just checked again since there was a schedule change and suddenly all seat selection is free - even preferred seats. By now I have reached UA Gold.
Is this the exception or the norm, do UA Golds and/or all *A Gold get free advanced seat selection on AC flights? For reference, this is a Y flight YVR-EWR as part of a TATL trip.
EDIT: Nevermind - I was automatically assigned a seat and all seat changes show as "complimentary" when I look at the seatmap, but if I select a seat and confirm, the menu suddenly prompts me to pay for it. I'll chalk it down as AC IT error.
I booked a flight back when I had no status on ua.com and advanced seat selection had a price - now I just checked again since there was a schedule change and suddenly all seat selection is free - even preferred seats. By now I have reached UA Gold.
Is this the exception or the norm, do UA Golds and/or all *A Gold get free advanced seat selection on AC flights? For reference, this is a Y flight YVR-EWR as part of a TATL trip.
EDIT: Nevermind - I was automatically assigned a seat and all seat changes show as "complimentary" when I look at the seatmap, but if I select a seat and confirm, the menu suddenly prompts me to pay for it. I'll chalk it down as AC IT error.
#20
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#21
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I received an Op-Up to business class last week as UA*G. Granted, it was an one hour flight from YUL-LGA, and the GA did warn me that they may not have enough meals for everyone, it was still nice nonetheless.
I also found that occasionally on codeshare flights with W fare or higher, you can pick a preferred seat at the airport kiosk without addition upcharge.
I also found that occasionally on codeshare flights with W fare or higher, you can pick a preferred seat at the airport kiosk without addition upcharge.
#23
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#24
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As others mentioned, a few opups on short hauls, and even two on longhauls.
Cant complain.
Apart from that, Air Canada is a very miserable experience, especially in Y, and there are zero benefits of star gold on board.
Cant complain.
Apart from that, Air Canada is a very miserable experience, especially in Y, and there are zero benefits of star gold on board.
#25
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: WAS
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I flew AC a ton as a *G. Their lounges are far better than United's, but for specific benefits it's few and far between. I got several transcon op-up's last year, but they were all on very expensive tickets purchased last minute.
#27
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Noob here: How to use United status when booking with Air Canada?
I have the Premier Silver status with United and will be booking a Air Canada flight directly through the Air Canada website. Is there anyway for me to use my united status while booking my trip with Air Canada? I want to use status since I can get 1 checked bag for free as a Premier Silver member.
#28
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Welcome to FT!, TylenolWithCodeine
When entering your personal information, you will be asked if you wish to credit to a particular frequent flyer program, just enter you UA MP account and AC you learn of your status from that.
Does AC offer bag waivers for *S??
No - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...olicy-g-s.html
Does AC offer bag waivers for *S??
No - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...olicy-g-s.html
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Mar 17, 2018 at 1:25 pm
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