Just doing some more browsing and there are still excellent V and some H fare deals to Europe (post sale) in the 800-1200 range with departures from YYZ, YUL or YYC to LHR, CDG, FRA ZRH. I think these are excellent value for upgradeable fares.
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There are great deals in H and other classes FROM Europe. A fare of $664 CAD from CDG-YOW in H class, 7 day advance, 7 day stay.
$727, LHR-YYC, 3 day advance, only Sat. night stay required (last day to book today), just over $900 for H fare with same conditions (available after Jan 31)
What are the restictions (advance booking, minimum stay) on these fares?
I too am batting 100% since being SE. Last year that meant 40+ SJ seats for V or H fare.
Dorian
Originally posted by Empress:
Also, do I understand correctly that SE can always upgrade if there's any J inventory (as opposed to C)?
No, techincally you cannot confirm an upgrade unless there is C class available. This is where information from ITN comes into play!
Perhaps I'm thinking of award seats. Can SE book an award seat from J inventory or does this also apply to C (D) only?
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I always assumed that it was only C as well...but what if there is D?
Dorian
Perhaps I'm thinking of award seats. Can SE book an award seat from J inventory or does this also apply to C (D) only?
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Yes, you can do this. I was told in this way: Say there were 25 J seats on a plane, if there are less than 25 J bookings for that flight and there are no D class, then they will convert a J class into D class for you. So if there are more than 25 bookings, then they cannot turn a J->D for you even if there are still seats available for sale.
I always assumed that it was only C as well...but what if there is D?
Nope, D have nothing to do with upgrades. But as BB said, he is batting 100% so I think us SEs should have nothing to worry about except buying the appropiate fare!
I looked it up on www.expedia.ca (http://www.expedia.ca) under the other options, lowest fares listing and only getting Air Canada fares.
Originally posted by BlondeBomber:
Just doing some more browsing and there are still excellent V and some H fare deals to Europe (post sale) in the 800-1200 range with departures from YYZ, YUL or YYC to LHR, CDG, FRA ZRH. I think these are excellent value for upgradeable fares.
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Where are the good fares to CPH http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif?
...if you are SE http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif
Without the "Ultimate Upgrades" CP had, there is little incentive for E members to fly abroad for mileage run, as we cannot upgrade. It would be nice if Milton would at least allow upgrades on a standby basis...
I must admit...booking the opposite way - originating in Europe - the rules are much more favourable having to compete with the likes of LH, SR, BA...etc.
Dorian
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Originally posted by BlondeBomber:
One of the 724 dollar CAD V fares ARN-YYZ has only a 2 day minimum, 4 day maximum stay! I never thought of looking up reverse (for me). Always thought fares from Europe were higher. Thanks kempis!
Where did you find the ticket with minimum 2 days? Whats the farebasis? For this price I quoted you can choose from ARN-CPH-YYZ,ARN-CPH-LHR,ARN-AMS-YYZ
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After Burner: V fares to different destinations have different restrictions. For Europe destinations, it could range from a 45 days to 7 days advance purchase, 14 days to 7 days min stay requirement and usually a 30 days max stay restrictions.
BB: While those V fares looks attractive, the restrictions and conditions that comes with it is incredible.
V Fares to LHR are a 45! days APEX fares all the way up til a $1035 H fare which is a 21 days APEX. Low V fares to FRA comes with a 14 days min stay. Most lowest V fares to Europe are 21 days APEX. Having said that, it is a really good deal for those who knows well in advance that they need to travel!
No there are capacity controls but my success rate has been 100%. I can usually find a seat on some routing at time of booking to CDG, LHR or FRA that is open in C. In Canada, even when C shows 0, I have always had the upgrade clear by time of flight (again 100% success).
The advance booking to CDG is only 21 days in V, 14 in H right now, 7 day minimum stay (other than weekends in DUS, I always stay at least 7 days).
For FRA it is 21 days advance in V 14 day minimum stay, 7 in H, 7 day minimum stay.
Don't know why LHR is so bonkers!
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That's what I thought, Empress. I'm not sure my SE status is going to give me much more than Elite did for my LHR trips. Long advance planning for me is 3 or 4 days and I rarely stay more than 5 days. Confirmed upgrades at time of booking will help, though. Also, do I understand correctly that SE can always upgrade if there's any J inventory (as opposed to C)?
One of the 724 dollar CAD V fares ARN-YYZ has only a 2 day minimum, 4 day maximum stay! I never thought of looking up reverse (for me). Always thought fares from Europe were higher. Thanks kempis!
Even on oversold flights (ie over 25 bookings in example above), the waitlist has eventually cleared for me. Remember only on AC planes!
kempis: there are relatively good fares to CPH ($965-1280) in V class with 14 day advance and 7 day minimum stay.
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Originally posted by BlondeBomber:
Even on oversold flights (ie over 25 bookings in example above), the waitlist has eventually cleared for me. Remember only on AC planes!
kempis: there are relatively good fares to CPH ($965-1280) in V class with 14 day advance and 7 day minimum stay.
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I can buy a ticket from ARN-YYZ for 547CAD(including taxes) in Q and for 732CAD I get a ticket in V class. Only 7 days advance purchase and 7 day minimum stay.
Try calling the local CTO or airport ticket desk...ask for grey market fares...usually V and $100 - $200 less!
Dorian
Also, do I understand correctly that SE can always upgrade if there's any J inventory (as opposed to C)?
No, techincally you cannot confirm an upgrade unless there is C class available. This is where information from ITN comes into play!
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Still good V fares to Europe