HOW TO Get CHEAP Last Minute Air Canada Business Class Airfare (Air Canada Bid Upgrade System)

[@구자철-k2h]

I booked premium economy and waiting for the bid result. They said to inform within 48 hrs but i only have 30 hrs left lol so just need to have a luck for last minute upgrade. Wish me a luck tmrw!

[@joperc]

Going to visit HK in October, will try it, great video, thanks!

[@thetravelpointsdad]

Hey JoJo, congrats! Hope this helps and would love to know if you score a last minute bid upgrade. I'm looking at Sept 2025 for my parents to fly business class!

[@erlidominus8233]

Right off the bat, you said something incorrect. Bidding can be open AT ANY TIME after ticket purchase, not starting 10 days before departure like you said.

[@thetravelpointsdad]

You are totally correct! I'm so sorry. My response was incorrect. Per your answer and Air Canada, bid upgrades can happen any time. Thank you for the correction. www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/upgrades.html#/

[@jennydo998]

Can I bid if I already book premium economy seat. Thanks

[@thetravelpointsdad]

Hi Jenny, you can start bidding on a business class upgrade 10 days prior to the flight. Make sure to check the plane you're flying. As Premium economy is already a great seat, make sure the cost of the upgrade is worth the additional product / amenity upgrade.

[@thetravelpointsdad]

Hi Jenny, I am INCORRECT. You can bid right away after your booking! The 10 days prior is for the Instant Upgrade option and is different from the bidding option. "The Instant Upgrade option is available on eligible routes and flights 10 to 3 days prior to departure and if both options are available, you can only pick one. If an upgrade is successful, it is non-refundable and non-transferable.

[@LuisGFierro]

BUT the most important thing is left out: one must have a reference number first ! That means you must have bought a ticket !

[@VYLV-b3j]

Narrative is too fast for me 😅

[@thetravelpointsdad]

Hi VYLV, thank you for that feedback! I'll definitely have to think about pacing and my speech as I know i talk faster and slur my words. Definitely going to try to slow it down. Thank you!