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.

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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

 

[Chambo]

Hi, I guess I'm going to know soon enough anyway, but I was hoping someone might be able to check loadings on Sydney to Santiago QF27 departing 1250 on Friday 26 January? And return QF28 at 1335 on Sunday 18 February?

I'm platinum hoping to be upgraded from premium economy to business.

Thanks in advance...

 

[kermatu]

Hi, I guess I'm going to know soon enough anyway, but I was hoping someone might be able to check loadings on Sydney to Santiago QF27 departing 1250 on Friday 26 January? And return QF28 at 1335 on Sunday 18 February?

I'm platinum hoping to be upgraded from premium economy to business.

Thanks in advance...

SYD-SCL Friday does not look good: J0 C0 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y8 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

 

[kermatu]

Hi, I guess I'm going to know soon enough anyway, but I was hoping someone might be able to check loadings on Sydney to Santiago QF27 departing 1250 on Friday 26 January? And return QF28 at 1335 on Sunday 18 February?

I'm platinum hoping to be upgraded from premium economy to business.

Thanks in advance...

Sorry, missed the return request. A bit far out but promising: J9 C9 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y6 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

Have to assume some platinums will be upgraded given how full economy and PE seem to be.

 

[Chambo]

Sorry, missed the return request. A bit far out but promising: J9 C9 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y6 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

Have to assume some platinums will be upgraded given how full economy and PE seem to be.

Thanks Kermatu!

 

[Fil-Ski]

I need to get to Singapore from Adelaide. Deparing the 3rd Feb and returning 6th Feb. SG and I have the following options. What's the best chance for an upgrade to Business

outbound
via Sydney (QF81/QF5)
via Melb (QF37/QF35)

return
via Sydney (QF82/QF6)
via Melb (QF36/QF36)

 

[OATEK]

Fil-Ski: I need to get to Singapore from Adelaide. Departing the 3rd Feb and returning 6th Feb. SG and I have the following options. What's the best chance for an upgrade to Business

outbound
via Sydney
QF81: J0, Y lots of seats left including X9
QF5: J8, C8, Y lots of seats

via Melb (QF37/QF35) - TBC

return
via Sydney
QF82: J3, C2, lots of Y
QF6 : J2, lots of Y

via Melb (QF36/QF36) - TBC

 

[serfty]

Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com

Flight Availability Search
Departing SYD on 03/02/18 12:00 AM for SIN, Flying QF
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability     

QF 81         0      SYD                SIN                332       Unavailable 
                     03/02/18 11:35 AM  03/02/18 4:45 PM             40% / 56m
J0 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 S9 N9 Q9 O1 G0 X9

QF 5          0      SYD                SIN                332       Unavailable
                     03/02/18 4:45 PM   03/02/18 9:55 PM             77% / 34m
J8 C8 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 E9

Flight Availability Search
Departing SYD for SIN, Returning on 06/02/18 12:00 AM, Flying QF
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability     

QF 82         0      SIN                SYD                332       Unavailable 
                     06/02/18 7:15 PM   07/02/18 6:10 AM             45% / 29m
J4 C3 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 S9 N6 G0

QF 6          0      SIN                SYD                332       Unavailable 
                     06/02/18 11:40 PM  07/02/18 10:40 AM            74% / 25m
J3 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 S7 N2 G0

Flight Availability Search
Departing MEL on 03/02/18 12:00 AM for SIN, Flying QF
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability    

QF 35         0      MEL                SIN                332       Unavailable   
                     03/02/18 12:25 PM  03/02/18 5:25 PM             49% / 26m
J3 C3 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 S9 N9 Q9 G0

QF 37         0      MEL                SIN                332       Unavailable  
                     03/02/18 5:25 PM   03/02/18 10:25 PM            67% / 24m
J8 C8 D8 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

Flight Availability Search
Departing MEL for SIN, Returning on 06/02/18 12:00 AM, Flying QF
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability    

QF 36         0      SIN                MEL                332       Unavailable 
                     06/02/18 7:30 PM   07/02/18 6:05 AM             79% / 17m
 J7 C6 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K6 M0 L0 G0

 

[OATEK]

Fil-Ski: I need to get to Singapore from Adelaide. Deparing the 3rd Feb and returning 6th Feb. SG and I have the following options. What's the best chance for an upgrade to Business

Part 2

outbound via Melb
QF37 J8, C8, D8 (best outbound), lots of Y including X9
QF35 J3, C3, lots of Y

return via Melb
QF36 J7, C6, Y9, B9, H9, K6

So QF37/36 hold the best hope at this stage.

 

[bosox76]

Hi collective. With our holiday quickly coming to a close could someone please help with loadings for QF2 LHR to SYD on Sat Feb 3rd departing 2045. Mrs B and I have a J to F upgrade requests in.
Thanks in advance.

 

[shufflingfeet]

Can you please let me know the load for Dallas - Sydney on Qf 8 31/1/18

Thanks

 

[Steady]

Can you please let me know the load for Dallas - Sydney on Qf 8 31/1/18

Thanks

F6 A4 J2 C0 D0 I0 W3 R0 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 N9

 

[kermatu]

Hi collective. With our holiday quickly coming to a close could someone please help with loadings for QF2 LHR to SYD on Sat Feb 3rd departing 2045. Mrs B and I have a J to F upgrade requests in.
Thanks in advance.

I wouldn't be too optimistic... but good luck.
F3 A3 J6 C3 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y9 B9 H9K9 M9 L0 G0

 

[bosox76]

I wouldn't be too optimistic... but good luck.
F3 A3 J6 C3 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y9 B9 H9K9 M9 L0 G0

Thanks. Finger crossed I guess.

 

[Justinf]

Hi, would a kind soul be able to tell me what my upgrade chances are like on QF93 on 11 February.
I have requested J to F and I am gold status.
Is the upgrade fairy likely to be kind?
The return leg is QF94 on 25 February, J to F as well.

 

[docjames]

Hi, would a kind soul be able to tell me what my upgrade chances are like on QF93 on 11 February.
I have requested J to F and I am gold status.
Is the upgrade fairy likely to be kind?
The return leg is QF94 on 25 February, J to F as well.

QF93 looks decent at this stage:

BookingClass - Seat Availability
F - 7
A - 4
J - 5
C - 1
W - 3
Y - 9
B - 9
H - 9
K - 9
M - 9
L - 9
V - 9
S - 9
N - 9
Q - 9
O - 9
X - 9
E - 9


QF94 - also not looking super heavily loaded
BookingClass - Seat Availability
F - 7
A - 5
J - 9
C - 9
D - 9
I - 9
W - 9
R - 8
T - 7
Y - 9
B - 9
H - 9
K - 9
M - 9
L - 9
V - 9
S - 9
N - 9
Q - 9
O - 9
X - 9
E - 9

 

[Justinf]

QF93 looks decent at this stage:

BookingClass - Seat Availability
F - 7
A - 4
J - 5
C - 1
W - 3
Y - 9
B - 9
H - 9
K - 9
M - 9
L - 9
V - 9
S - 9
N - 9
Q - 9
O - 9
X - 9
E - 9


QF94 - also not looking super heavily loaded
BookingClass - Seat Availability
F - 7
A - 5
J - 9
C - 9
D - 9
I - 9
W - 9
R - 8
T - 7
Y - 9
B - 9
H - 9
K - 9
M - 9
L - 9
V - 9
S - 9
N - 9
Q - 9
O - 9
X - 9
E - 9

Thanks heaps Doc.

 

[Sdtravel]

Can i get some help with some flights
Wed 12th Sept 2018 QF11 SYD - JFK (via LAX) Perhaps can i get SYD LAX & LAX JFK seating.
Sun 23 Sept 2018 QF12 JFK - LAX
Sun 23 Sept 2018 QF16 LAX - BNE
Sun 25 Sept 2018 QF509 BNE - SYD

Can i get J & Y+ seating buckets?

QF site says 5 or fewer seats so i want to see if there are enough for my family to fit into the buckets.

 

[serfty]

Can i get some help with some flights
Wed 12th Sept 2018 QF11 SYD - JFK (via LAX) Perhaps can i get SYD LAX & LAX JFK seating.
Sun 23 Sept 2018 QF12 JFK - LAX
Sun 23 Sept 2018 QF16 LAX - BNE
Sun 25 Sept 2018 QF509 BNE - SYD

Can i get J & Y+ seating buckets?

QF site says 5 or fewer seats so i want to see if there are enough for my family to fit into the buckets.

It's really a long way out, but September means school holidays and Qantas often restrict the cheaper buckets well in advance.

Wed 12th Sept 2018 QF11 SYD - JFK (via LAX) Perhaps can i get SYD LAX & LAX JFK seating.
SYD-JFK: J9 C9 D9 I6 W9 R9 T1 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 G0
SYD-LAX: F9 A3 J9 C9 D9 I0 W9 R9 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 G0
LAX-JFK: J9 C9 D9 I9 U4 W9 R9 T9 Z2 Y9 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

Sun 23 Sept 2018 QF12 JFK - LAX
J9 C9 D9 I6 W9 R9 T9 Z3 Y9 B9 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

Sun 23 Sept 2018 QF16 LAX - BNE
J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T8 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q6 G0

Sun 25 Sept 2018 QF509 BNE - SYD
J9 C9 D8 I3 U2 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

As a bonus, the married segment return for QF16-QF509: 23 Sept 2018 LAX-BNE - SYD
QF 16 : J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T5 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q5 G0
QF 509: J9 C9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q5 G0

 

[Nichokiu]

Could a kind soul please help me to search for QF80 Narita to Melbourne for Tues 6th Feb 2018? 1920 departure, 0800 arrival.

Gold status, but there are two of us (on 2 separate bookings).

Thank you!!!!!

 

[JessicaTam]

Could a kind soul please help me to search for QF80 Narita to Melbourne for Tues 6th Feb 2018? 1920 departure, 0800 arrival.

Gold status, but there are two of us (on 2 separate bookings).

Thank you!!!!!

Here yar;

J9 C9 D8 I4 Y9 B9 H6 K0 M0 L0 G0

You might be ok with a points upgrade.

PS Welcome to AFF!