Complimentary upgrades fare class
Aug 23, 2021, 9:15 am
#1
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Complimentary upgrades fare class
I know when using EUpgrades with Air Canada you need R spaces for the upgrade to clear at the window.
Is there a fare class and window for Westjet's complimentary upgrades to clear?
Just wondering,
Thanks
Is there a fare class and window for Westjet's complimentary upgrades to clear?
Just wondering,
Thanks
Aug 24, 2021, 10:01 am
#3
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I believe the order of upgrades (like most airlines) is a matrix of status + fare class. i.e. a Platinum with an Econo Flex fare will get upgraded before a Plat with an Econo, and a Plat will get upgraded before a Gold.
Also ... the T&C specify that complimentary upgrades are only available for the member (not people travelling with them) and only on single-person reservations. If you're on a 2 (or more) person reservation, no free upgrade ... even if both people have status. (In my experience, though, they've deviated from that on rare occasion this summer ... probably a 'during covid' deviation from the rule.)
Also ... the T&C specify that complimentary upgrades are only available for the member (not people travelling with them) and only on single-person reservations. If you're on a 2 (or more) person reservation, no free upgrade ... even if both people have status. (In my experience, though, they've deviated from that on rare occasion this summer ... probably a 'during covid' deviation from the rule.)
Aug 24, 2021, 11:10 am
#4
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I believe the OP may be asking what inventory is required for the system to automatically upgrade people into those spaces on the flight. For Westjet, this would be either R, O or W (Premium), or D, C or I (Business).
I've been upgraded prior to check-in, and at boarding, but I didn't look at the fare classes prior to these occurring.
I've been upgraded prior to check-in, and at boarding, but I didn't look at the fare classes prior to these occurring.