New: Bid upgrades
Oct 19, 2022, 12:33 pm
#136
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Altitude
Posts: 8
Hi All - I've got the status match to WestJet Platinum from SE100K. I'm booked to fly YYZ-YYC-YQR on November 4th. I booked this as an Econo Flex. Does anyone know the liklihood of getting an upgrade to Premium with this fare, or am I better off just bidding for an upgrade?
Asking specifically for the YYZ-YYC leg....
Thanks for any input on this.
Asking specifically for the YYZ-YYC leg....
Thanks for any input on this.
Oct 29, 2022, 4:49 pm
#137
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 100K SE (*G), Marriott P, SPG G, Hilton D
Posts: 611
Success bid
Oct 30 2022 PVR-YVR on 787 Dreamliner
Paid for econ fare of $190
Placed my bid of $195 to business (low: $100, highest: $400), 14 days prior to flight.
They Accepted my bid 5 days to departure
Paid for econ fare of $190
Placed my bid of $195 to business (low: $100, highest: $400), 14 days prior to flight.
They Accepted my bid 5 days to departure
Oct 30, 2022, 2:54 am
#138
Join Date: May 2022
Location: YHZ
Programs: Accor, Hilton, Marriott, Radisson Gold; Aeroplan 35K
Posts: 210
Wrote this is another thread, but might as well post here as well. Originally booked the YHZ-LGW non-stop flight (WS24, 737 MAX 8) Premium cabin, but WestJet decided to cancel that route, and re-booked me with the YHZ-YYZ-LGW route instead. I got Premium seats for both legs. YHZ-YYZ not eligible for any upgrade. But I did put the Premium > Business upgrade offer for the YYZ-LGW leg (787-9 Dreamliner). min $370, max $670.
For now, I put the max $ because it turns out that the old non-stop YHZ-LGW Premium fare + max bid is less than the Premium cabin price for the new YHZ-YYZ-LGW route as of writing this post (T-2.5 months). I wonder if the max bid would be an overkill...?
Will report the results a few months later down the road.
For now, I put the max $ because it turns out that the old non-stop YHZ-LGW Premium fare + max bid is less than the Premium cabin price for the new YHZ-YYZ-LGW route as of writing this post (T-2.5 months). I wonder if the max bid would be an overkill...?
Will report the results a few months later down the road.
T-72h: got an email saying my bid is declined ($670, max bid)
But I could upgrade during the check-in for $639, so I went with it. So happy ending for me at the end anyway.
Oct 30, 2022, 11:55 am
#139
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: YMJ (YQR)
Programs: Qantas LTG, WestJet Plat
Posts: 330
Hi All - I've got the status match to WestJet Platinum from SE100K. I'm booked to fly YYZ-YYC-YQR on November 4th. I booked this as an Econo Flex. Does anyone know the liklihood of getting an upgrade to Premium with this fare, or am I better off just bidding for an upgrade?
Asking specifically for the YYZ-YYC leg....
Thanks for any input on this.
Asking specifically for the YYZ-YYC leg....
Thanks for any input on this.
I've had a high rate of success with pre-check-in status upgrades lately, as a Gold. I've also used the free same day change at 24 hours out to move to the next/earlier YYZ-YYC flight, as they were only an hour different and had more Premium space, resulting in successful status upgrade at the airport.
Nov 1, 2022, 8:39 am
#140
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sun Peaks, Taupo.
Programs: NZ Elite, AC SE100K, Westjet Teal, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 6,136
Nov 1, 2022, 10:21 am
#141
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: YMJ (YQR)
Programs: Qantas LTG, WestJet Plat
Posts: 330
They are processed after the bid upgrades, but before check-in paid upgrades. If there is space after check-in upgrades, status members with eligible fares may get another chance to be upgraded at the gate.
More information is available on the WestJet Rewards pages.
Dec 7, 2022, 12:16 pm
#142
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 62
Data point - LHR-YYC
I’m flying on WS19, LHR-YYC. The upgrade bids (I’m booked Econo-flex) started at $875 for Premium.
Checked in earlier, and upgrades to premium are being offered for £272 ($452). Quite the difference, and a few seats showing as available.
As I’m already in an exit row, and having seen the thread about the food quality and drinks service in premium, I’m still not inclined to take the upgrade. Will see what’s on offer at the desk tomorrow though.
Checked in earlier, and upgrades to premium are being offered for £272 ($452). Quite the difference, and a few seats showing as available.
As I’m already in an exit row, and having seen the thread about the food quality and drinks service in premium, I’m still not inclined to take the upgrade. Will see what’s on offer at the desk tomorrow though.
Dec 12, 2022, 10:15 am
#144
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: UA 1K MM, AC 50K MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 278
Reserved seat fee forfeited if upgrade bid accepted?
I have no WS status and am flying YVR-PVR. If I've purchased an advance seat selection, what happens to the $51 fee I paid, should my upgrade bid be successful? Will I lose the fee or will it be "credited" to the amount I bid for the upgrade?
Also, does a successful bid to Business Class result in lounge access and the free baggage allowance?
Also, does a successful bid to Business Class result in lounge access and the free baggage allowance?
Dec 12, 2022, 11:38 am
#145
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: YYC, Canada
Programs: AC 35k
Posts: 1,898
I have no WS status and am flying YVR-PVR. If I've purchased an advance seat selection, what happens to the $51 fee I paid, should my upgrade bid be successful? Will I lose the fee or will it be "credited" to the amount I bid for the upgrade?
Also, does a successful bid to Business Class result in lounge access and the free baggage allowance?
Also, does a successful bid to Business Class result in lounge access and the free baggage allowance?
Business class (J) is only offered on the 789, premium (W) doesn't entitle you to lounge access and in YVR they just give you access to the premium plaza lounges anyway. I don't think upgrades give you the fare level baggage allowance, either.
If you have a platinum Amex you'll get entry to the lounge regardless.