Upgrading on AC?
Jan 27, 2007 | 8:32 am
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Upgrading on AC?
I have some upcoming travel on AC (YYZ - FRA) - does anyone have any upgrade history/tips on Air Canada?
Jan 27, 2007 | 9:30 am
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Probably your question can be better answered in the AC forum?
Jan 27, 2007 | 10:29 am
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I'm assuming you want to upgrade using MP miles (as this is the UA forum), your only hope is the *A Upgrade which requires Y/B fares.
Jan 27, 2007 | 11:37 am
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Your only hope would be an op-up on an overbooked flight, which even at peak travel times would be rare - obviously AC would process its own elites first. It has happened to me on occasion between YYZ/LHR, but only when they are overbooked.
The only other alternative is to find an AC frequent flyer on the same flight with upgrade coupons to spare. Probably best to "look forward" to the AC Y experience which actually isn't so bad.
Jan 27, 2007 | 11:39 am
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As a MP member you cannot use UA miles, or any other UA currency, to upgrade on AC. AC do not participate in the *A upgrade scheme.
Your only hope would be an op-up on an overbooked flight, which even at peak travel times would be rare - obviously AC would process its own elites first. It has happened to me on occasion between YYZ/LHR, but only when they are overbooked.
The only other alternative is to find an AC frequent flyer on the same flight with upgrade coupons to spare. Probably best to "look forward" to the AC Y experience which actually isn't so bad.
Your only hope would be an op-up on an overbooked flight, which even at peak travel times would be rare - obviously AC would process its own elites first. It has happened to me on occasion between YYZ/LHR, but only when they are overbooked.
The only other alternative is to find an AC frequent flyer on the same flight with upgrade coupons to spare. Probably best to "look forward" to the AC Y experience which actually isn't so bad.
Jan 27, 2007 | 11:42 am
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Jan 27, 2007 | 12:02 pm
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