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...absolutely, positively NOT at the airline I work for.My employer, a very large, high-profile global airline, has extremely strict policies about everything, including passengers who "upgrade themselves" into what they call the "Premium Cabin" (Business and First Class). The policy is simple: upgrades to Business or First Class may only be accomplished if and when the passenger has paid the full-fare price for the upgrade in cash; credit card (debit cards are not accepted at my airline); in exchange for previously accrued and still valid air miles earned in the company's own customer-loyalty (i.e. frequent flyer) program; or any combination of these three. No other upgrade path is available. At the airline I work for, gate agents may not upgrade any passenger without the above form of payment, in full; neither can Pursers; even Captains are not permitted to authorize complimentary upgrades, under any circumstances (those who might do so are subject to wage garnishment (recovery) of the full value of the upgrade cost, plus further disciplinary action).Every airline, of course, deals with occasional passengers who think they can sneak, scam, sweet talk, or B.S. their way into a Business or First Class seat, but the particular airline I fly for is quite firm and unequivocal on this subject: either pay full price for the upgrade, or be removed from the seat immediately, usually with embarrassment commensurate to the passenger’s degree of resistance or obnoxiousness. Passenger-initiated seat-swapping to a "higher" class (i.e. from Economy/Coach to Business or First) without paying the appropriate upgrade charge is viewed by some as a form of theft (especially by those who have legitimately and faithfully paid the very high prices for their Business or First Class tickets), and the airline where I work treats it similarly. If a passenger refuses to vacate and return to their ticketed seat after being asked to do so by a cabin crewmember, he/she has just violated federal aviation law (in practically every country) by refusing to comply with a lawful order from a crewmember, which can bring very unpleasant consequences indeed for the passenger in question. My employer (and most airlines, no doubt), empower Captains to have law enforcement forcibly remove said passenger from the aircraft altogether if they will not cooperate with any valid, lawful, reasonable cabin crew directives, including returning to and remaining in one’s proper seat.If the scenario develops in-flight as opposed to on the ground (this is also fairly common at where I work - especially on long, all-night flights, when many passengers seem to think that in a dark cabin, the cabin crew must also be sleeping [they're not]), the result is the same: the passenger is politely but firmly asked to return to their assigned seat. If they comply without protest or other B.S., they're typically discreetly reported to the Purser, and a written report — including the passenger's name -- is electronically submitted to the company. The passenger is observed more carefully for the remainder of the flight. If the passenger is connecting to another flight(s) within the company to continue on to their final destination, the PUR and crew on that/those subsequent flights will also be made aware (from the previously submitted electronic report) of this passenger's behavior, and they will again be watched with increased vigilance throughout their subsequent flight sector(s).If conversely, the passenger refuses to comply with cabin crew requests to return to their ticketed seat, they are then subject to being treated as a "disruptive passenger," a status which carries with it all kinds of unhappy ramifications for the passenger, not least of which will usually be, once again, being met by law enforcement officers (police) after landing and being "escorted" off of the aircraft in front of all the other passengers, and required to pay, on the spot, the full-fare price of their self-initiated upgrade (or risk prosecution); and, depending on the severity of the incident and the status of the passenger (i.e. whether or not there exists a record within the airline of this same passenger misbehaving on previous flights), a potential ban from traveling on the airline in the future.As you can see, at least on the airline I work for, the consequences of attempting to upgrade yourself to Business or First Class - whether through "innocent blunder" or by surreptitious design - can be very unpleasant; very embarrassing; very expensive; and very far-reaching, not to mention (at the airline I work for), never successful. Some carriers may, perhaps, be more lenient or less consistent in the enforcement of their own policies (as was the case for the original question poster, above), however, I can assure you that the large, highly-reputable global carriers (SQ; CX; EK; NH; etc.) will not...

The Japanese currency is the Japanese yen, abbreviated ¥. The symbol 円 (pronounced en) is used in the Japanese language itself.Coins: ¥1 (silver), ¥5 (gold with a center hole), ¥10 (copper), ¥50 (silver with a center hole), ¥100 (silver), and ¥500. There are two ¥500 coins, distinguishable by their color. (The new ones are gold, the old ones are silver).Bills: ¥1,000 (blue), ¥2,000 (green), ¥5,000 (purple), and ¥10,000 (brown). ¥2,000 bills are rare. New designs for all the bills except ¥2,000 were introduced in November 2004, so there are now two versions in circulation. Most merchants will not object to receiving a ¥10,000 bill even for a small purchase.Japan is fundamentally a cash society. Although most stores and hotels serving foreign customers take credit cards, many businesses such as cafés, bars, grocery stores, and even smaller hotels and inns do not. Even businesses that do take cards often have a minimum charge as well as a surcharge, although this practice is disappearing. The most popular credit card in Japan is JCB, and due to an alliance between Discover, JCB, and American Express, Discover and AmEx cards can be used anywhere that accepts JCB. This means that these cards are more widely accepted than Visa/MasterCard/UnionPay. Most merchants are only familiar with the JCB/AmEx agreement, but Discover will work if you can convince them to try!It is possible to use contactless credit cards and Apple Pay in Japan, but only using certain terminals that display the international NFC logo. When making a purchase, request "NFC Pay" and hold your contactless card or iPhone to the terminal. To use the more ubiquitous FeliCa based terminals (iD, Edy, Waon, etc.), you will need to register a Suica card via Apple Pay. Registering a Suica via Apple Pay is only possible on iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and Apple Watch Series 3 devices sold overseas. Older iPhone and Apple Watch models sold overseas cannot be used with Suica.The Japanese usually carry around large quantities of cash — it is quite safe to do so and is almost a necessity, especially in smaller towns and more isolated areas. Some machines, such as coin lockers, laundries, and beach showers, only accept ¥100 coins, and some change machine may only accept ¥1,000 bills. In many cities, the Japanese can also use mobile phones to pay for their purchases where mobile phones function like credit cards and the cost is billed to them with their mobile phone bill, or the phone can function as a prepaid card independent of the carrier account. However, a Japanese phone and SIM card are required to make use of this service so it's typically not available to foreigners on short visits.If you already have a Japanese phone, be aware that initializing the prepaid card on a rental SIM will incur data charges which can be avoided by using Wi-Fi. Only feature phones require a Japanese SIM to initiate the service; Japan-market smartphones, once unlocked, can be initialized using any data service, be it Wi-Fi, your own SIM, or a rental. This means it is possible to set it up before arrival. Mobile Suica and Edy, the two major prepaid card apps included on Japanese smartphones, can be tied to credit cards for payment instead of a phone bill (and while Mobile Suica requires a ¥1000 annual fee, it is the only way to load a Suica with a credit card not issued by JR). However, the only foreign-issued cards these apps take are JCB and American Express. For large purchases paid for with a Suica or Edy linked in this way, AmEx benefits (purchase protection, extended warranty, etc.) do not apply.Almost any major bank in Japan will provide foreign currency exchange from US dollars (cash and traveler's checks). Rates are basically the same whichever bank you choose (rates may be better or worse at private exchange counters). Having to wait 15-30min, depending on how busy the branch gets, is not unusual. Other currencies accepted are euros; Swiss francs; Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand dollars; and British pounds. Among other Asian currencies, Singapore dollars seem to be the most widely accepted, followed by the Korean won and Chinese yuan.Exchange rates for US dollars and euros are typically very good (about 2% below the official rate). Exchange rates for other currencies are very poor (up to 15% below the official rate). Other Asian currencies are generally not accepted (currencies from nearby countries, like Korean won, Chinese yuan, and Hong Kong dollars, are exceptions). Japanese post offices can also cash traveler's checks or exchange cash for yen, at a slightly better rate than the banks. Traveler's checks also have a better rate of exchange than cash. If you are exchanging amounts in excess of US$1,000 (whether cash or traveler's checks), you will be required to provide identification that includes your name, address, and date of birth (to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism). Since passports usually do not show your address, bring along another form of ID such as a driver's license that shows your address.BankingBanking in Japan is a notoriously cumbersome process, especially for foreigners. You will need an alien resident card and proof of a Japanese address. This means that while foreigners in Japan on an extended period (i.e. those on student, dependent or work visas) may open an account, this option is not available to those on short trips for tourism or business. Many banks also require you to have a Japanese seal (印鑑 inkan) to stamp your documents with and signatures are often not accepted as a substitute. Bank staff often do not speak English or any other foreign languages. Unlike most other countries in the world, Japanese bank branches will often only have ATM's available during office hours, though this is changing (for instance, some Mitsubishi-UFJ branches now keep their ATMs available until 23:00).In the event that you need a locally-issued "credit" card (for an online merchant that performs region checks, for instance), there is a multitude of online-only virtual Visa cards available, and some stores' point cards carry a prepaid Visa or JCB card function also.A growing number of Japanese ATMs, known locally as cash corners (キャッシュコーナー Kyushu kōnā), are starting to accept foreign debit cards, but the availability of credit card advances, known as cashing (キャッシング kyasshingu), remains spotty. The major banks and ATM operators accepting foreign cards are listed below.Over 22,000 Japanese 7-Eleven stores with ATMs accept foreign cards for cash withdrawals. Accepted cards include Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB and UnionPay (for a ¥110 surcharge), and ATM cards with the Cirrus, Maestro, and Plus logos. These are the most useful for non-UnionPay users as they are everywhere and are accessible 24/7. These ATMs require non-UnionPay users to withdraw in multiples of ¥10,000.JP Bank (ゆうちょ Yū-Cho), formerly the Postal Savings Bank and hence found in almost every post office, which in turn has a branch in almost every village. Most postal ATMs provide instructions in English as well as Japanese. Plus, Cirrus, Visa Electron, Maestro, and UnionPay are accepted, and you can do credit card advances on Visa, MasterCard, AmEx and Diners Club. Your PIN must be 6 digits or less. Their ATMs in post offices have limited hours, and that they now charge ¥216 to withdraw cash from a foreign card.Shinsei Bank (新生銀行) ATMs, which accept Plus and Cirrus, are located at major Tokyo Metro and Keikyu stations, as well as in downtown areas of major cities. However, be aware that not all Shinsei ATMs take non-Japanese cards.SMBC (三井住友銀行) ATMs will take UnionPay cards for a ¥75 surcharge. You MUST change the language to either English or Chinese before inserting the card; the machine will not recognize it otherwise.Prestia, a division of SMBC, took over Citibank's personal banking division in November 2015. Prestia ATMs that accept foreign cards are installed at three SMBC branches in Tokyo, as well as at Narita and Haneda airports.Mitsubishi UFJ(三菱東京UFJ銀行) ATMs will take UnionPay, foreign-issued JCB, and Discover cards for no surcharge. Be aware that you MUST press the "English" button first; their ATMs will NOT recognize non-Japanese cards in Japanese-language mode.Mizuho (みずほ銀行) ATMs now also take UnionPay, and most will accept UnionPay transactions even if you do not press the "UnionPay" button before inserting your card. Some Mizuho ATMs in Tokyo also accept Mastercard and Maestro cards.AEON (イオン銀行) ATMs will usually take UnionPay and sometimes take Visa/MC. While Visa/MC cards are not charged, UnionPay users are now being charged ¥75 per withdrawal with no warning provided on the ATM screen. Here you must press the "International Cards" button. Mastercard Japan maintains an English listing of AEON ATMs where Mastercard/Maestro cards are accepted.Lawson (ローソン) ATMs, located in most, but not all Lawson convenience stores, accept Visa/MC cards as well as UnionPay, but they now charge a ¥110 fee. Insert your card and follow the directions.E-Net (イーネット) ATMs, located in most FamilyMarts, Don Quijote, and Costco stores, have Visa/MC/UnionPay functionality, but they charge ¥108 per withdrawal regardless of card network.BankTIme (バンクタイム) ATMs, located in Circle K, Sunkus, and some FamilyMarts, now accept JCB, DISCARD (Taiwanese debit), and UnionPay cards. If your ATM card is issued in Taiwan and does not have an international network logo on it, this is the only nationwide ATM network on the Japanese mainland that will accept your card. These ATMs will only accept your card between the hours of 7AM-midnight on Mondays, 6AM-11PM on Sundays, and 6AM-midnight during other days of the week.Withdrawal limits at ATM machines for foreign cards vary, due in part to bank security breaches. Most ATMs limit withdrawals to ¥50,000 yen per transaction. At 7-Eleven/Seven Bank, the limit is ¥100,000 for chip card transactions and ¥30,000 for magnetic stripe card and American Express transactions. For people withdrawing cash over the Taiwanese DISCARD network, the limit is set to the local equivalent of NT$20000 at the time of withdrawal no matter which DISCARD-capable ATM (Hokkaido Bank, Bank of Okinawa, or BankTime) is being used.Notice the trend of "local" Japanese banks going with UnionPay (and MUFG accepting Discover as well). While 7-Elevens are everywhere, having more options is always recommended, so try to get either a UnionPay or Discover debit card before arrival for increased convenience (for instance, at Narita Airport, there are the "usual" foreign-capable ATMs on the 1st floor of Terminal 2 that get crowded when the international arrivals start coming, whereas the Mitsubishi-UFJ ATMs on the 2nd floor are wide open during most hours).One thing to beware: many Japanese ATMs are closed at night and during the weekends, so it's best to get your banking done during office hours! Exceptions are convenience stores like 7-Eleven, which is open 24 hours, FamilyMart (some have Yucho ATMs with free withdrawals, most will have E-Net ATMs that charge a fee), Lawson (for UnionPay users), and Ministop locations in larger cities where international card acceptance has been activated on the in-store ATMs.If you are using SMBC/MUFG/Mizuho/Aeon ATMs, the on-site staff at most branches are still unaware that their ATMs now accept foreign cards at all. If you're having trouble, pick up the handset next to the machine to talk to the central ATM support staff. The more fancy functions are for domestic ATM card users only; don't expect to buy lotto tickets or do bank transfers with your debit card from home.Vending machines in Japan are known for their pervasiveness and the (notorious) variety of products they sell. Most will take ¥1,000 bills, and some types such as train ticket machines will take up to ¥10,000; none accept ¥1 or ¥5 coins, and only some accept ¥2,000 notes. And even the most high-tech vending machines do not take credit cards, save for certain ones in train stations (though there are limitations — for example, JR East and West ticket vending machines require a PIN of four digits or less; most credit card customers would be better off purchasing from a ticket window). Cigarette vending machines require a Taupo card (age verification), which are not available to non-residents, but local smokers are usually happy to lend you theirs.Prepaid electronic cards are quite popular in Japan for small purchases. There are cards for train fares, convenience store purchases, and other general purposes, though they aren't interchangeable. If you plan on returning frequently and/or need to be able to add funds to your prepaid cards with a credit card, it may be worth it to buy a cheaper, used Japanese smartphone (~¥5000) and use the included prepaid card apps over WiFi. Both Mobile Suica (usable nationwide since system integration in 2014) and Mobile Edy accept foreign JCB/American Express credit cards for funding, although Mobile Suica carries an annual fee of ¥1000 while Mobile Edy requires a two-day wait from submission of credit card details before it will allow loading.There is an 8% consumption tax on all sales in Japan. Tax is usually, but not always, included in displayed prices, so pay attention. The word zeinuki (税抜) means tax-excluded, zeikomi (税込) means tax-included. If you cannot find out any words in the price card, most of them are tax-included. This tax is expected to increase to 10% in October 2019.Always keep a sizable stack of reserve money in Japan, as if you run out for any reason (wallet stolen, credit card blocked, etc.), it can be difficult to have any wired to you. Western Union has a very limited presence even in the larger metropolitan areas (their agreement with Suruga Bank ended in 2009, and they have just started a new agreement with Daikokuya as of April 2011), banks will not allow you to open accounts without local ID, the few physical prepaid Visa cards open to foreigners can not accept bank transfers, and even international postal money orders require proof of a residential address in Japan.If the above is impractical, at least carry an American Express card. AmEx can print replacement cards from its office in Tokyo for same-day pickup if lost, and they do have the ability to send emergency funds to certain locations in Japan for pick-up if needed.

POST ITA PROCESSFor those who are waiting for ITA, check the following and prepare the necessary documents.After you receive ITA, once you log in to your Express Entry profile, you will have two buttons- Continue Application- Decline InvitationNote: You will have 60 days to submit your PR application electronically with all supporting documents. 60 days start from the day you get ITA, if you feel that you will not be able to arrange all the documents in 60 days, you can decline the ITA anytime before the expiry of 60 days and you will be back in the pool. In case you decline your ITA, then you will be eligible to be invited again provided you meet the CRS cut-off requirement.Once you click Continue Application, you will be taken to pages similar to your Express Entry forms that you filled up. This page would have all the information carried forward from your Express Entry profile and additionally you also need to fill up Address History, Personal History and Travel History for each member listed in the application.DOCUMENT CHECKLISTPost completion of each section, the system would generate a personal document checklist based on the information submitted by you in the previous pages. A sample document checklist for a family of two (FSW) without any Canadian relatives would look like something below.Supporting Documents for Primary ApplicantDetails Document Name Instructions OptionsPassports/Travel Documents (Multiple) (required)Marriage License/Certificate (required)Proof of medical exam (required)Education (diplomas/degrees) (required)Employment Records 1 (required)Employment Records 2 (required)Employment Records 3 (required)Police Certificates (Multiple) (required)Proof of Means of Financial Support (required)Digital photo (required)Letter of Explanation (optional)Supporting Documents for SpouseDetails Document Name Instructions OptionsPassports/Travel Documents (Multiple) (required)Proof of medical exam (required)Education (diplomas/degrees) (required)filePolice Certificates (Multiple) (required) instructions Upload fileDigital photo (required) instructions Upload fileFEE PAYMENTOnce you have uploaded the documents, you have the option to make payment and submit your eAPR. Post ITA after clicking Continue, you will be asked whether you want to pay RPRF upfront, in case you have mentioned Yes and later want to modify it, you can do so by going to Modify Family Information which you can find in the menu bar.Permanent Resident Application Fee: CAD 550 per applicant, CAD 150 per childRight of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF): CAD 490 per applicantYou can make payment using credit card and debit cards provided international transactions are allowed on your card. Contact your bank to check the same. MasterCard, Visa and Amex cards are accepted.Ensure that your bank has not put any transaction limit, contact your bank before using your card for payment. In case you do not have sufficient balance or credit limit, you can use your family member's or friend's card as CIC has no restriction on the same.You will get Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) immediately after you make the payment.THINGS TO NOTEPolice Certificate - If you already have nomination do not wait for ITA, apply for police certificate soon. For countries that you have already left, in case you do not have the police certificate, initiate the process for the same as well as some countries take time to issue you a police certificate.Medicals - CIC has a list of empaneled clinics/hospitals where you need to get medical tests done. Check this link Panel Physicians. The following basic tests and checks are carried out (If you have had any or have any medical conditions, you need to let them know and also carry any medical records that you have)1. Blood2. Urine3. Chest X-Ray4. Eye Sight5. Blood Pressure6. Height/Weight7. Physical examination by physicianYou will not be given the results of the tests, the clinic will upload it directly to CIC. You will be given an Acknowledgement Form which you need to upload as proof of medical exam. Please ensure all the information on the Acknowledgment Form is correct as per passport and that the category on your medicals is mentioned as Non-EDE/Worker. If you find any discrepancy, get it corrected then and there itself and get an updated Acknowledgement Form.Digital Photo - The final frame size of the photo should be at least 35mm x 45mm. The photograph must show a full front view of the head and tops of shoulders. The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31mm and 36mm. The physical dimensions in pixels must be at least 420 x 540. The final size of the image should not be less than 60KB. The file should be submitted in JPEG format.Reference Letter - For previous employers, the letter obtained after you have left is good enough, unless and until you want to get a fresh letter or want to get the letter updated. For current employer as a rule of the thumb, get a fresh letter if the previous one which you got is older than 6 months.ECA, IELTS - There is no separate placeholder for IELTS and WES. So you can upload IELTS and WES along with educational documents.Proof of Funds (POF) - Get latest and updated POF. Ensure you cover as much as information requested by CIC in the Bank Letter/Bank Certificate.Letter of Explanation(LOE) - Though this is an optional document, please use it to your advantage to explain anything you feel the officer should know or consider while assessing your application.Provincial Nominees(PNP) - If you are a provincial nominee would suggest you to submit copy of nominaton certificate and Schedule 4 (IMM0008_4E) upfront along with LOE. Though these are not asked for when submitting eAPR, later you will be requested to submit Schedule 4.Statutory Questions - In case you answer 'Yes' to any Statutory Questions, then explain the reason for the same in LOE and also submit Schedule A (IMM5669E) along with LOE. Though Schedule A is not asked for when submitting eAPR, later you will be requested to submit Schedule AIMM5476 - use of representative , if engaging a consultant , must be ICCRC and sign and upload IMM5476 form - Mandatory.Document Size & File Format - All documents should be uploaded as PDF not more than 4MB, except for digital photo which should be in JPEG format and not less than 60KB. For each placeholder, it should be one PDF. If you have multiple pages, merge them into one PDF for each placeholder. If the file size exceeds 4MB, scan the documents with scanner settings at 100 dpi or less but ensure that the files are legible. You can also use online tools like Small PDF to compress, merge and split PDFs etc (https://smallpdf.com/).ITA received , what next ? refer to :Best Immigration Consultants in Delhi & Noida For Australia & CanadaTo know more about Canada Express Entry Program and eligibility requirements, it is suggested that you fill the free assessment form and wait for call back from the visa and immigration experts of Immigration Experts.what are clients says : Testimonial | Immigration ExpertsIMMIGRATION EXPERTS REVIEWS - YouTubehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/immigrationxpertsYou may also read about them at http://bit.ly/28RJEHi