Can I change to a different fare class on the same flight?

[pythonisman]

I have a hopefully not stupid question:
I'll be flying soon on work's dollar, domestic SYD-PER. Our policy states for domestic that it's in Economy, specifically "lowest fare class" i.e. saver.

Given that it's a 5 hour flight, that I have some points to burn and that the A330 J product is so good, I'm wondering if I can (on my own dollar) fund a change fee + fare difference from the 'Saver' fare up to Flexi? (And then a points upgrade)
At present they're about $80 (sometimes less) more expensive. I would then use half price points to upgrade to J and assuming availability is there it'd be golden.

I was just wondering if you can change fare class (with fee) to another class on the same flight, or if there was something that'd stop that.

Hope this is clear, and hope it's a simple 'yes'. I may be able to sway the person booking the flights to book flexi (especially if it's cheaper than a QF saver fare), but it's not impossible.

Thanks in advance for the assistance!

 

[jad01]

Yes indeed you can.
Firstly bring up your itinerary either through virginaustralia.com.au using your booking reference and name or log in to the Velocity website and go to 'my bookings'
Select the change flights option then tick the sectors you wish to change.
The system will then search your chosen date and bring up availabilty just as it would if you started a new booking from scratch.
Prices shown at this point do not take into account what you have paid already but the fare difference will be provided when you go on to the next step.
Select the flexi or business fare you want and then the next step will advise the fare difference you owe.
Once the booking is done you'll get a new itinerary but using the original booking reference.
The updated itinerary will be in the new fare class you have chosen.

After that you will be able to seek any upgrades.


Hope that helps
JASON

 

[pythonisman]

Thanks for the help mate. I figured it'd work that way, but didn't have any savers booked currently that I could check myself.
Fingers crossed I can make this work, might cost me a little bit, but with the better status earn and A330 J I'll be a happy man! (Will bring me within spitting distance of gold, too!)

 

[markis10]

There has been evidence that calling can result in a change for no fee, worth a shot!