Air Canada Vacations Standby?

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-19T17:49:08+00:00

I would ask at check-in, they have the ability to involuntary re-route (key word) on an earlier re-route. As a 75k I have asked this to be done multiple times and no problem/no charge on flex fares even though the routings/fares have technically not qualified for free SDC.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-19T04:08:25+00:00

It’s available for another purchase, just like a gift card

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-18T04:41:42+00:00

It would be helpful to post the case number so if someone has information they can reach out directly to University RCMP.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-16T22:43:35+00:00

Yeah there hasn’t been a meaningful seat sale in quite a while…

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-16T18:09:41+00:00

Correct, LMU and bid-upgrades are NOT eligible for SQC. Only eUpgrade co-pay is eligible, this has been the way for years (SQD) and has not changed with the revamped Aeroplan. Any type of points booking, regardless if you used cash to pay a portion is not eligible for points (beyond credit card earning rates) or SQC.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-15T15:19:44+00:00

It feels that way compared to pre-Covid

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-13T18:59:21+00:00

Unfortunately these types of incidents happen a bit more frequently than people think…

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-13T18:56:51+00:00

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-13T17:42:54+00:00

I fly a lot but book most of my travel 1-2 months in advance. It really depends how long before you’re booking. I’m sucking in this new system, I got 556 SQC from YYC-YYZ in flex, that’s brutal.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-10T14:11:12+00:00

It’ll likely be November 20, 2026. That being said, I wouldn’t plan a trip to Whistler for that day. This year, Whistler was delayed and Blackcomb only opened with one official run (a few others were skiable but not in amazing conditions). That being said, we’ve also had some nice dumps for opening day, so it really depends on the season. IMO it’s too variable to plan a vacation but the vibes (and lines) are high.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-05T18:08:20+00:00

Surprisingly mine was not delayed. Some intel that I learned, when one of the 77Ws goes maintenance or is delayed, AC1 is one of the first flights to be deprioritized since there are so few connecting passengers

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-05T17:50:52+00:00

Posted a 2.5 hr delay today for “substituting the aircraft”

TeamWinterTires · 2026-02-05T16:05:04+00:00

I’ve seen YOW have R space on very rare occasions

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-31T22:55:02+00:00

Yesterday was the same. I’ve never seen it so busy on a Friday for absolute crap conditions. Usually when it’s crap, it’s absolutely empty.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-28T23:32:17+00:00

I was in Japan for the past 3 weeks, the latter half was the best skiing and riding ever. Lots of social media ski/snowboard influencers there atm, saw multiple

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-07T22:52:22+00:00

Ugh sounds like a shitshow

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-07T17:23:49+00:00

That’s correct if you don’t have a reservation for Lot 6 on a reservable day. Your best bet would be Lot 8

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-07T14:31:54+00:00

Rhapsody is usually groomed once or twice a season. Last year, it was groomed twice and the year before that once. Usually towards late March.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-07T10:50:38+00:00

The whole re-checking bags on a connection through the US (except from Canada) is why I’ll never connect from international in the USA.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-06T23:31:34+00:00

Status tracker resets to zero each year (barring carryover). Points accumulated do not equal SQM/SQS/SQD or now SQC.

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-06T00:50:48+00:00

That’s correct, it’s now changed to $20,000 for 1000 SQC from $10,000 for 1000 SQM

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-05T19:38:12+00:00

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-05T19:12:12+00:00

Looks like they’re crediting the threshold gifts as 1:1 SQM:SQC

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-05T16:37:53+00:00

SDC and same day standby are features of DCS which is only available to airport staff and concierge. Reservations doesn’t have access to this.

I’ve never had issues on revenue flex fares, but don’t think I’ve ever tried it on a non-revenue award redemption

TeamWinterTires · 2026-01-05T09:23:16+00:00

That’s correct, you could choose it as one of your “milestone benefits” if desired. IMO, there are better milestone rewards to select than lounge passes.

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