Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

[Sprucegoose]

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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.
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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

 

[nicky286]

Los Angeles to Sydney
Thu 3 Jan 2019Thursday 3 January 2019
QF12

What's the availability look like
I applying business class upgrade? Is it Worth it?

 

[pjm99au]

QF 12 LAX 10:30p → SYD 8:35a
F5 A4 J9 C9 D9 I6 W7 R5 T2 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 G0

Looking good but still a long way out. It’s always worth it

 

[nicky286]

QF 12 LAX 10:30p → SYD 8:35a
F5 A4 J9 C9 D9 I6 W7 R5 T2 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 G0

Looking good but still a long way out. It’s always worth it

Which class is it for business?
J9 C9 D9 ?

 

[pjm99au]

J C D and I are all classes of business. I is the cheapest with J the most expensive. The fact that they are still selling I class is a good sign that business is not that full yet but the flight is still a way off.

3 Jan is an interesting date. Mid week and I wouldn’t expect much business travel and it’s a touch early for the holiday returns so the chances of an upgrade coming through could be quite good

 

[nicky286]

J C D and I are all classes of business. I is the cheapest with J the most expensive. The fact that they are still selling I class is a good sign that business is not that full yet but the flight is still a way off.

3 Jan is an interesting date. Mid week and I wouldn’t expect much business travel and it’s a touch early for the holiday returns so the chances of an upgrade coming through could be quite good

OK I will check again when closer to date.

 

[RSD]

A quick question - do Qantas let you know if you have been unsuccessful in the T-24 lottery or do they just keep you hoping and hanging...

 

[kermatu]

A quick question - do Qantas let you know if you have been unsuccessful in the T-24 lottery or do they just keep you hoping and hanging...

Some people have had notification early (eg, 8 hours out) but I think most receive nothing as there can be late changes. Depends also on whether it is international or domestic.

 

[RSD]

Some people have had notification early (eg, 8 hours out) but I think most receive nothing as there can be late changes. Depends also on whether it is international or domestic.

Outbound from Australia to L.A. I was notified about 24 hours before departure that my upgrade request had been successful, but I've heard nothing this time for QF94 L.A. to Melbourne on Friday 14th - it's now about T-22.

 

[Quickstatus]

You only hear if successful. As long as there is no notification assume no upgrade

 

[kermatu]

You only hear if successful. As long as there is no notification assume no upgrade

Incorrect according to several recent posts here: QF Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

 

[kermatu]

Outbound from Australia to L.A. I was notified about 24 hours before departure that my upgrade request had been successful, but I've heard nothing this time for QF94 L.A. to Melbourne on Friday 14th - it's now about T-22.

Not a good sign but could still happen. There's plenty of reports of upgrades happening without any notification. But more reports of unsuccessful requests with no notification. Part of the lottery.

 

[bjm76]

Hi all

Could someone please check loadings for QF23 from SYD to BKK on Wednesday 26 December?
2 of us booked in Y and have applied for upgrade to J - WP currently so fingers crossed (assume reasonably full in Y and probably a few WPs onboard anyway so chances slim as usual on this route)…

Many thanks

 

[I love to travel]

Would be grateful if someone could check loadings on these two flights. Wan tg to know how full J is on QF flight and how many seatmates I have in F on my BA flight.
25 Dec QF517 Bne to Syd
25 Dec BA 16 Syd to Sin

Many thanks

 

[OATEK]

Hi all

Could someone please check loadings for QF23 from SYD to BKK on Wednesday 26 December?
2 of us booked in Y and have applied for upgrade to J - WP currently so fingers crossed (assume reasonably full in Y and probably a few WPs onboard anyway so chances slim as usual on this route)…

Many thanks

Full down back, so some likely to move forward:
J8 C0 D0 I0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

 

[OATEK]

Would be grateful if someone could check loadings on these two flights. Wan tg to know how full J is on QF flight and how many seatmates I have in F on my BA flight.
25 Dec QF517 Bne to Syd
25 Dec BA 16 Syd to Sin

Many thanks

QF517 looks promising J5 C5 D5 I4 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9
BA16 looks busy down back: F7 A4 J5 C0 D0 R0 I0 W3 E0 T0 Y0 B0H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0

 

[bjm76]

Full down back, so some likely to move forward:
J8 C0 D0 I0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

Thank you very much, seems weird so many J seats are unsold but that's good news for me hopefully, provided there aren't many P1/CLs on the flight requesting upgrades.

 

[bjm76]

Full down back, so some likely to move forward:
J8 C0 D0 I0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0

Still no text from QF and under the 48 hour notification period for WPs - so assuming unsuccessful here.

 

[JessicaTam]

Still no text from QF and under the 48 hour notification period for WPs - so assuming unsuccessful here.

Wait until the beep at the gate (or lack thereof) before giving up all hope!

 

[kermatu]

Still no text from QF and under the 48 hour notification period for WPs - so assuming unsuccessful here.

Now showing J5 so still some hope.

 

[bjm76]

Now showing J5 so still some hope.

Upgrade confirmed for 2 pax at T-28 today. Super excited!