Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

[Sprucegoose]

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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

 

[HockeyMonkey]

How are things looking for QF93 departing June 23 and either QF94 or QF96 departing July 2? Hoping for a Y->J upgrade

 

[pjm99au]

QF 93

MEL 9:00a → LAX 6:25a F9 A9 J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 G0

QF 94

LAX 10:40p → MEL 7:30a F9 A8 J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

QF 96

LAX 11:55p → MEL 8:25a J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O7 G0 X2

All wide open but still a long way off. Check back closer and please include to and from information

 

[Fergo747]

Would someone mind checking QF7 on 5/5/19. Thanks.

 

[pjm99au]

From and to information would be appreciated please

QF 7	SYD 12:35p → DFW 1:00p F1 A0 J0 C0 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

Doesn’t look good unfortunately

 

[Fergo747]

Thanks PJM and apologies for not including all information.

Interestingly, if my reading the above it correct J is showing that it's full, however looking there are still 7 seats free / blocked?

 

[pjm99au]

Seat maps aren’t that reliable unfortunately as not everyone selects a seat at time of booking (bizarre I know). The numbers show what qantas is prepared to sell and whilst not impossible it’s very unlikely they are holding any seats back just for upgrades.

I would expect 1 seat to free up with an upgrade to F if that seat remains unsold and perhaps some late cancellations so all hope is not lost but the numbers at this time aren’t looking very favourable. Good luck hopefully it works out for you

 

[OATEK]

From and to information would be appreciated please

QF 7	SYD 12:35p → DFW 1:00p F1 A0 J0 C0 D0 I0 W0 R0 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

Doesn’t look good unfortunately

Please note that QF is offering up to 9 reward (X9) seats, so that suggests there is no pressure from Y on upgrades.

 

[Chumly123]

Apologies for the novice question.

Does Qantas inform me via text if UNsuccesful in my request to upgrade?

Or do they only inform successful applicants?

Thanks

 

[kermatu]

Apologies for the novice question.

Does Qantas inform me via text if UNsuccesful in my request to upgrade?

Or do they only inform successful applicants?

Thanks

I think there have been reports of notifications when unsuccessful - but it isn't certain or consistent.

 

[Daver6]

Apologies for the novice question.

Does Qantas inform me via text if UNsuccesful in my request to upgrade?

Or do they only inform successful applicants?

Thanks

Yes, I tend to receive an SMS letting me know that it hasn't been succesful. Usually receive it on the morning of the day of travel.

 

[Spongbob]

The other way to check on your upgrade is to see if your FF points have been deducted from your account.

 

[Quickstatus]

Apologies for the novice question.

Does Qantas inform me via text if UNsuccesful in my request to upgrade?

Or do they only inform successful applicants?

Thanks

Assume that no notification = slumming it. However periodically checking of the MMB (manage my booking) is a good idea as well as you points balance.

 

[I love to travel]

Hi is it likely that I am the only passengef in F on this flight at this stage

Asiana (OZ) 221 JFK to ICN September 1 2019.

Thanks

 

[Quickstatus]

Don't worry @I love to travel you wont be the only one in F on this flight

There are at least 3 passengers including you. You are currently seated in 2E, 2F or 2K. There are 6 other seats blocked which may or may not already have a passenger allocated (or expected to be allocated) to it.

 

[I love to travel]

Don't worry @I love to travel you wont be the only one in F on this flight

There are at least 3 passengers including you. You are currently seated in 2E, 2F or 2K. There are 6 other seats blocked which may or may not already have a passenger allocated (or expected to be allocated) to it.

Thanks but this is what I feared. Asiana have blocked F as it appears that they are discontinuing F from 1 September

 

[Quickstatus]

That would not be the reason . Looking at all the OZ221 flights from 6 May 19: All 4 seats of Row 1 and the 2 others typically 2A seem to be blocked. This is typical because an airline tends to reserve its best seats for certain high status passengers or for its use on checkin.

On your flight 3 seats in F are vacant - presumably available for purchase

But Im not sure what you are worried about because OZ is only (as far as I know) removing F from their 747 and 777 fleet. F cabin remains on the A380, and OZ221 is usually an A380 service

 

[RSD]

Would one of you kind people with the appropriate knowledge/access please take a look at J availability for QF44 DPS-SYD for today (Tuesday 7th May)?

 

[pjm99au]

QF 44

DPS 10:25p → SYD 6:25a J0 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 G0 X9 E3

 

[RSD]

QF 44

DPS 10:25p → SYD 6:25a J0 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 G0 X9 E3

OK many thanks - looks like I am slumming it in Y on the way home!

 

[Longtoo]

Hi all,
could someone help with the loading of QF1 Sydney to London on 21 Jun please? I am a WP hoping to go from Y to J.
Since there is a stop over in Singapore, does this mean QF would prefer to sell individual segments rather than offering award upgrade for the entire trip?

TIA