Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

[Sprucegoose]

PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS

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Background to this thread
We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions about seat availability on specific flights. These are all valid questions and we all appreciate the efforts our members go to to provide answers.

The only drawback is that our forums can become "cluttered" with specific questions about availability on specific flights. This tends to reduce the overall usability of our site.
We have therefore created this new consolidated thread where you can ask questions about seat availability on specific flights. Hopefully, this will reduce clutter and improve useability.

Guidelines for posting in this thread
Please post questions about availability of specific flights or upgrade probability in this new consolidated thread. Be sure to include the airline, flight number, date, origin and destination and any other relevant detail.

When answering questions, please include the original question. This will assist in readability and management of the thread.

Thanks!

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For Questions about Aircraft Configuration and Seat Availability, please use this thread:​

Understanding [Fare Buckets] Expert Flyer

I'd appreciate some help understanding the information EF provides. For example, F6 A6 J9 C9 D9 I0 B9 H9 K9 M9 R9 L9 V9 S0 N0 Q0 O0 X0 E0 What letters do I look at to try to work out how many seats are still available in economy? What letters do I look at to try to work out how many...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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See this thread for hints on how to read loadings:

Interpreting and Understanding Expert Flyer​

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If looking for, say Qantas points upgrades, look for A class for First, mid to high D or any I class for Business and any R for Premium Economy.

Look for the most expensive category of the cabin YOU are currently booked in as being sold out e.g. J0 to first, W0 to Business & Y0 to PE for increased op-up chances. Also, look for availability on the discount premium buckets (A, P, I, D, U, T & Z inventories).

Conversely, look for high numbers in the discount economy buckets (N, O, Q, E & X inventories) for reduced op-up chances.

Seat maps can be a VERY rough guide but note that just because a seat is not showing as allocated does not mean that seat hasn't been sold. Not everyone pre-selects seats.

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Original thread title: update on QF93 on 12 sept

Appreciate it if someone could check EP for loadings.

thnxs

SPRUCE

 

[Quickstatus]

Dear AFF'ers,
Would someone please check the flight loadings for QF74 SFO>SYD departing today (14/10/16). We have an upgrade request and are booked in PE (I am QFF Gold). Many thanks.

That flight is completely full save for a few seats in Y and PE. J is completely full. All upgrade requests would have been processed some days ago. An overbooked condition is likely. You may want to check in and get to airport early if travelling on that flight is an imperative

 

[Ric]

Can someone please flight loadings for QF19 SYD>MNL for tomorrow 16 Oct? Many thanks.

 

[Quickstatus]

Can someone please flight loadings for QF19 SYD>MNL for tomorrow 16 Oct? Many thanks.

Can you please feedback whether you got an upgrade with the following info: Tier status and original fare bucket.

[TABLE="width: 647"][TR][TD="class: description"]QF 19[/TD][TD="class: info"]SYD 13:10 → MNL 18:30J4 C4 D1 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9







[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]

 

[Ric]

Yes. Will provide feedback. Look like QF127 chances for upgrade tomorrow is non existence so am thinking of re routing to QF19 direct to Mnl which is final destination. Looks like more chances for points upgrade on QF19 tomorrow.

 

[Quickstatus]

Potential will be reduced I think as you will be behind others in the queue.

 

[Yulika]

Hi can someone please help with the flight availability SYD to SFO QF 73, I am going to book Economy and my friend will upgrade me to Business. I want to fly 28-30 of November 2016 but quite flexible. I want to check availability before booking. Thank you so much.

 

[bismarck]

Hi can someone please help with the flight availability SYD to SFO QF 73, I am going to book Economy and my friend will upgrade me to Business. I want to fly 28-30 of November 2016 but quite flexible. I want to check availability before booking. Thank you so much.

It's kind of too far out to tell IMO.

28 nov
J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9L9 V9 S9 G0

29 nov (73 doesn't operate)

30 Nov
J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9L9 V9 S9 G0

 

[Yulika]

Thank you so much. But on average what is better to get an upgrade on Monday vs Wednesday?
Also can you please send me a link where I can access this database? I have joined but can't find it

 

[Yulika]

Does it matter how far in advance you apply for an upgrade? Or it is the best to wait closer to the date, check availability and then book and apply for upgrade? I really need to get one. I can't sleep in the seated position and it's a 14 hours flight.
Thank you all!

 

[bismarck]

Thank you so much. But on average what is better to get an upgrade on Monday vs Wednesday?
Also can you please send me a link where I can access this database? I have joined but can't find it

I don't know to be honest. Probably Wednesday because it's mid-week so maybe fewer high status corporate road warriors but I really have nothing to base that on.

You get these results from Expert Flyer - http://www.expertflyer.com/main.do

I think you can do a few queries, but you have to buy a subscription for unlimited searches.

PS: Welcome to AFF!

 

[bismarck]

Does it matter how far in advance you apply for an upgrade? Or it is the best to wait closer to the date, check availability and then book and apply for upgrade? I really need to get one. I can't sleep in the seated position and it's a 14 hours flight.
Thank you all!

If you really need the upgrade, I recommend booking business outright. Transpacific is a very heavily trafficked route with lots of people booking paid business class or with quite high status.

When playing the upgrade lottery it is better to expect to travel in the class booked and view the upgrade as a potential surprise.

I don't think time you book plays much of a role. It'll be more about the status of your friend (are they gold? platinum?)

If you really need to travel business there are some creative options you might like to try. E.g. you could probably get business on Fiji Airways by positioning to Auckland for under $4k.
https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0...016-12-04;sel=AKLNAN0FJ1410-NANSFO1FJ870;sc=b

EDIT: Under $4k is actually also available from Sydney without positioning. https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0...0-NANSFO1FJ870,SFONAN0FJ871-NANSYD2FJ915;sc=b

 

[Ric]

Yes. Will provide feedback. Look like QF127 chances for upgrade tomorrow is non existence so am thinking of re routing to QF19 direct to Mnl which is final destination. Looks like more chances for points upgrade on QF19 tomorrow.

Noticed that QF127 was sub from a B747 to a A330 about 16 hrs out so switched to QF19. All J were full so no points upgrade.....travelled in Y as booked.
Was told that all PE on QF127 were downgraded or switched to other flights.

Thanks again Quickstatus!

 

[Mattg]

Thank you so much. But on average what is better to get an upgrade on Monday vs Wednesday?

I would recommend booking the Wednesday flight.

 

[Bushflyer]

Hi All,

Can someone please provide loadings for the below flights,
UL309 SIN- CMB on 4/11/16
UL125 CMB - MAA on 5/11/16
UL126 MAA - CMB on 12/11/16
UL302 CMB - SIN on 12/11/16

Thank you. I have requested for upgrades on the first two flights at this stage. TIA.

 

[OATEK]

Hi All,

Can someone please provide loadings for the below flights,
UL309 SIN- CMB on 4/11/16
UL125 CMB - MAA on 5/11/16
UL126 MAA - CMB on 12/11/16
UL302 CMB - SIN on 12/11/16

Thank you. I have requested for upgrades on the first two flights at this stage. TIA.

Here are the first two then:
UL309:J6 C5 D4 I2 Y9 B9 P9 H9 K9 W9 M9 E9L9 R9 V9 S9 N0 Q0 O0
UL125: J9 C9 D9 I7 Y9 B9 P9 H9 K9 W9 M9 E9L9 R9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9

 

[albundy]

Re: update on QF93 on 12 sept

Hi all,

I'd be grateful if someone could provide me with the loadings for Air New Zealand Flight NZ 87 (Auckland to Hong Kong) on Fri 28th October 11:55pm.

Fingers crossed on an upgrade from Economy to Premium Economy using their "one-up" programme, still waiting to hear

Thanks in advance for your help!

Simon

 

[kermatu]

Re: update on QF93 on 12 sept

Hi all,

I'd be grateful if someone could provide me with the loadings for Air New Zealand Flight NZ 87 (Auckland to Hong Kong) on Fri 28th October 11:55pm.

Fingers crossed on an upgrade from Economy to Premium Economy using their "one-up" programme, still waiting to hear

Thanks in advance for your help!

Simon

Here are the loadings: C2 D0 Z0 J0 U4 E4 O4 A4 Y7 B7 M7 H7 Q7 V7 W7 T7 L7 S7 G7 X0 K7 P0

 

[Bushflyer]

Thanks Oatek! Much appreciated.

 

[Quickstatus]

Thanks Oates!! Much appreciated.

Mm an you please update us with the outcome?

 

[asterix]

Hi everyone,
Are you able to check the below flights again for me?

Could someone please check loadings on these flights for me?

28/10 SYD-KUL MH140
29/10 KUL-BKI MH2612
02/11 BKI-KUL MH2607
02/11 KUL-SYD MH123

Thanks.