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.

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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

 

[JohnK]

Never had an upgrade on QF24 as always seem to be full (QF23 on the way to BKK last week was packed too).

Good luck. I don't think I've ever seen a spare seat in business on QF23/QF24.

As a Platinum I've even tried getting seats released and have never been successful.

 

[bjm76]

Good luck. I don't think I've ever seen a spare seat in business on QF23/QF24.

As a Platinum I've even tried getting seats released and have never been successful.

Doesnt exactly fill me with confidence JohnK but the 6 available seats currently does fill me with hope. I wish the B747s would go back on the route in peak times, surely they would be filled with holidaymakers in December/January and more upgrade chances!

 

[GoTheCats]

T

I don't think it matters these days.

Available Classes: F9 A9 J9 C9 D9 I0 W5 R2 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 G0

Thanks a lot Serfty. Does this mean i have a reasonable chance to get the upgrade? So far no email or any confirmation saying yes or no

 

[VPS]

Can some check QF 172 WLG MEL for the 5/7 please. Really want to upgrade on the way back if I can

Any idea what's happening in MEL that weekend - Y flights on Saturday are $1100 for WLG ADL (or is it the flight to ADL that is the ridiculous bit)

 

[pjm99au]

Doesn’t look good unfortunately

QF 172 WLG 5:00p → MEL 7:00p
J2 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L2 G0

 

[VPS]

Doesn’t look good unfortunately

QF 172 WLG 5:00p → MEL 7:00p
J2 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L2 G0

Thanks

 

[serfty]

Does this mean i have a reasonable chance to get the upgrade? So far no email or any confirmation saying yes or no

The 7th of July is too far out for any notification.

 

[kermatu]

Any idea what's happening in MEL that weekend - Y flights on Saturday are $1100 for WLG ADL (or is it the flight to ADL that is the ridiculous bit)

Wow. I've flown WLG-MEL-PER in J (SQ then VA) for less than that twice recently. Is SQ an option?

 

[VPS]

Wow. I've flown WLG-MEL-PER in J (SQ then VA) for less than that twice recently. Is SQ an option?

I'm coming back on Thursday which is only $500 and it sounds harsh but it's not my money and I've been away from home for nearly 10 weeks so don't care that much

 

[kermatu]

I'm coming back on Thursday which is only $500 and it sounds harsh but it's not my money and I've been away from home for nearly 10 weeks so don't care that much

OK. Got thrown by the Saturday query.

 

[VPS]

I was going to come back Saturday but even I couldn't justify them paying that much

 

[liamg]

Let us know how you go.

Success. No email or SMS confirmation, though. Just “confirmed” in manage your booking. Is that common?

 

[bjm76]

Good luck. I don't think I've ever seen a spare seat in business on QF23/QF24.

As a Platinum I've even tried getting seats released and have never been successful.

And in line with expectations - T-24 and no upgrade. MMB still shows Upgrade Status as 'Requested' so perhaps all is not lost?
Would I be able to get updated loadings please? Perhaps WP upgrades have been done and I will find out my fate in the morning?
Flight is BKK to SYD departing BKK on Friday 22 June QF24...

Thanks in advance

 

[Captain Halliday]

And in line with expectations - T-24 and no upgrade. MMB still shows Upgrade Status as 'Requested' so perhaps all is not lost?
Would I be able to get updated loadings please? Perhaps WP upgrades have been done and I will find out my fate in the morning?
Flight is BKK to SYD departing BKK on Friday 22 June QF24...

Thanks in advance

Not much room up the front I’m afraid:
J - 1
Y - 9
B - 9
H - 9
K - 9
M - 9
L - 9
S - 9
N - 9
Q - 9
O - 9
X - 9
E - 9

 

[bjm76]

Not much room up the front I’m afraid:
J - 1
Y - 9
B - 9
H - 9
K - 9
M - 9
L - 9
S - 9
N - 9
Q - 9
O - 9
X - 9
E - 9

Wow those empty J seats must have been secured by WPs getting their upgrades..... oh well... Economy wont kill me...

 

[Quickstatus]

Could a good Samaritan with an EF subscription please help me check loads on the following flights?

22 JUN EK417 SYD-DXB
23 JUN EK071 DXB-CDG

Many thanks

Ok @eminere

EK 417 SYD 16:05 → DXB 0:15
F4 A4 J7 C7 I7 O0 P0 Y9 E9 R9 W9 M9 B9 U9 K0 H9 Q0 L0 T0 V0 X0

EK 71 DXB 4:05 → CDG 9:25
F4 A4 J7 C7 I0 O0 P0 Y1 E1 R1 W1 M1 B1 U0 K0 H1 Q0 L0 T0 V0 X0

 

[eminere]

Ok @eminere

EK 417 SYD 16:05 → DXB 0:15
F4 A4 J7 C7 I7 O0 P0 Y9 E9 R9 W9 M9 B9 U9 K0 H9 Q0 L0 T0 V0 X0

EK 71 DXB 4:05 → CDG 9:25
F4 A4 J7 C7 I0 O0 P0 Y1 E1 R1 W1 M1 B1 U0 K0 H1 Q0 L0 T0 V0 X0

Thank you! Not liking my chances of an op-up...

 

[Quickstatus]

Thank you! Not liking my chances of an op-up...

I think you have a fair chance. It really depends how much you paid for your ticket

 

[JohnK]

And in line with expectations - T-24 and no upgrade. MMB still shows Upgrade Status as 'Requested' so perhaps all is not lost?
Would I be able to get updated loadings please? Perhaps WP upgrades have been done and I will find out my fate in the morning?
Flight is BKK to SYD departing BKK on Friday 22 June QF24...

Thanks in advance

Would be interesting to see if there are any spare seats in business.

 

[kermatu]

Success. No email or SMS confirmation, though. Just “confirmed” in manage your booking. Is that common?

Good to hear. But lack of message is unusual. Are you able to select a new seat in the upgraded cabin?