Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

[Sprucegoose]

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

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>>>> ADDED BY ADMIN (6 Sept 2010) <<<<

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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

 

[Reddevil]

Hi AFF'ers,

Can someone please help me some feedback on QF11 SYD-LAX on the Wed 19th? (I know we're a little more than 36h out at the moment)

BCD Flight Availability and Expertflyer are showing different class availability between the two and my status PS+QP isn't high enough see through the premium cabin seat maps this far out, seeing less seats available through Expertflyer seatmap than BCD shows so can't tell if its due to my status so hoping a WP can help me out. Flying Y hoping for a Y+ or J points up.

BCD is showing a lot of J cabin availability at the moment.

BookingClass - Seat Availability F3 A3 J9 C9 D7 W5 R3 T2

 

[justinbrett]

Hi AFF'ers,

Can someone please help me some feedback on QF11 SYD-LAX on the Wed 19th? (I know we're a little more than 36h out at the moment)

BCD Flight Availability and Expertflyer are showing different class availability between the two and my status PS+QP isn't high enough see through the premium cabin seat maps this far out, seeing less seats available through Expertflyer seatmap than BCD shows so can't tell if its due to my status so hoping a WP can help me out. Flying Y hoping for a Y+ or J points up.

BCD is showing a lot of J cabin availability at the moment.

BookingClass - Seat Availability F3 A3 J9 C9 D7 W5 R3 T2

There’s 5 in Y+ and at least 9 in J. There’s about 16 unallocated seats in J but that doesn’t mean they’re not sold. You’ll never get an exact number because it’s commercially sensitive information.

It’s looking good though, depending on your status.

I didn’t find any difference searching both sites.

 

[Reddevil]

There’s 5 in Y+ and at least 9 in J. There’s about 16 unallocated seats in J but that doesn’t mean they’re not sold. You’ll never get an exact number because it’s commercially sensitive information.

It’s looking good though, depending on your status.

Thanks! I was seeing less than 9 avail when looking at the seatmap through Expertflyer so wasn't sure why the big difference. I could only see about 4 unallocated seats with everything else blocked or occupied in J and about 3 or so unallocated in Y+.

Only Pleb Silver so will have to keep my fingers crossed at the gate.

 

[justinbrett]

Thanks! I was seeing less than 9 avail when looking at the seatmap through Expertflyer so wasn't sure why the big difference. I could only see about 4 unallocated seats with everything else blocked or occupied in J and about 3 or so unallocated in Y+.

Will keep my fingers crossed at the gate.

That’s where you went wrong. Blocked doesn’t mean sold. Some will remain blocked until the last minute. The seat map is the worst source for information in this instance.

 

[Reddevil]

That’s where you went wrong. Blocked doesn’t mean sold. Some will remain blocked until the last minute. The seat map is the worst source for information in this instance.

J upgrade came through at T-24

 

[GoTheCats]

Hi, Can some one check what are the chances for classic upgrade on QF20 on 21st Sep. I am silver member and have applied upgrade request when i book my tickets ~2 weeks ago

 

[docjames]

MNL-SYD 21/9
Search engine shows
Y9
B9
H9
K9


J fares look zeroed although a single seat oneway in J still showing bookable at qantas.com

Search for 2 seats not available.

Looks full and effectively zero chance of upgrade.

 

[GoTheCats]

MNL-SYD 21/9
Search engine shows
Y9
B9
H9
K9


J fares look zeroed although a single seat oneway in J still showing bookable at qantas.com

Search for 2 seats not available.

Looks full and effectively zero chance of upgrade.

Thanks for your help.

 

[docjames]

Thanks for your help.

Sorry, probably not the answer you wanted!

We're inside T-72 so many upgrades of WP1 etc may have already occurred.

 

[GoTheCats]

Sorry, probably not the answer you wanted!

We're inside T-72 so many upgrades of WP1 etc may have already occurred.

It will be long flight back home I hope there are some empty seats at the back of the plane

 

[bjm76]

Hi all

Could I please get loadings for QF23 SYD to BKK for Sunday 23 September?

Hoping to upgrade myself and partner from Y to J.

Thanks

 

[pjm99au]

No good unfortunately

QF 23 SYD 9:50a → BKK 4:40p
J0 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

 

[johndoe]

Hey all

Anyone able to help look up E (standby I believe?) class on american for 21st Sept, LAS-LAX, 1635. Flight number AA2307.

Thanks

 

[serfty]

AA 2307       0      LAS                LAX                738       Daily          

J0 D0 I0 Y7 B7 H7 K7 M7 L7 G7 V7 S7 N7 Q7 O7 E7

Note that recent reports on FT indicate E class is no longer a final arbiter on ability to Same Day Change. Until recently if E was available then you could SDC - now not so certain. It still means a light load and Standby should be successful.

Domestic Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby" - Page 20 - FlyerTalk Forums

 

[johndoe]

AA 2307       0      LAS                LAX                738       Daily         

J0 D0 I0 Y7 B7 H7 K7 M7 L7 G7 V7 S7 N7 Q7 O7 E7

Note that recent reports on FT indicate E class is no longer a final arbiter on ability to Same Day Change. Until recently if E was available then you could SDC - now not so certain. It still means a light load and Standby should be successful.

Domestic Same Day Confirmed Flight Change / SDFC / SDC / CFC / "Standby" - Page 20 - FlyerTalk Forums

Awesome mate - thank you!

 

[GoTheCats]

Sorry, probably not the answer you wanted!

We're inside T-72 so many upgrades of WP1 etc may have already occurred.

FYI, I got the upgrade Last night i saw under my qantas account points have been deducted. I am so surprised. For curiosity what would be the reason that i got upgrade? (Not that i am complaining). I spoke to customer service also and they confirmed the upgrade

 

[Daver6]

Could I please get loads for QF 72 SIN -> PER on both 7th Oct and 10th Oct.

 

[kermatu]

Could I please get loads for QF 72 SIN -> PER on both 7th Oct and 10th Oct.

7/10 -
J9 C9 D9 I9 Y9 B5 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

10/10 - J5 C4 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L4 G0

 

[Daver6]

7/10 -
J9 C9 D9 I9 Y9 B5 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

10/10 - J5 C4 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L4 G0

Thanks for the quick reply. Looking promising for MrsDaver6 who is SG on the Sunday and in with a chance for me as a WP on the Wednesday.

 

[benjy]

What's the likelihood of myself receiving an upgrade on QF675 this Saturday? Thanks in advance