Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

[Sprucegoose]

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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

 

[Ansett]

Good afternoon can someone please advise loadings on the following.

QF95 MEL-LAX 21-April and
QF94 LAX-MEL 27th April

Many thanks

 

[OATEK]

Good afternoon can someone please advise loadings on the following.

QF95 MEL-LAX 21-April and
QF94 LAX-MEL 27th April

Many thanks

QF95 J9 C9 D9 I9 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0
QF94 F9 A5 P0 J9 C9 D9 I9 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0

 

[Ansett]

QF95 J9 C9 D9 I9 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0
QF94 F9 A5 P0 J9 C9 D9 I9 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0

Thanks Oatek looks possible for a Y+ to J upgrade. Fingers crossed.

 

[LDN via BNE]

Could someone check loadings on the following:

QF52 SIN to BNE - 12 Apr
QF51 BNE to SIN - 23 Apr

Thank you!

 

[pjm99au]

Could someone check loadings on the following:

QF52 SIN to BNE - 12 Apr
QF51 BNE to SIN - 23 Apr

Thank you!

QF 52

SIN 8:30p → BNE 6:05a J0 C0 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L7 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

QF 51

BNE 11:05a → SIN 5:20p J7 C6 D3 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S2 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

 

[Longtoo]

Maybe some cancellations but not looking good at the moment. Seems lightly loaded in Y so maybe an option for an economy lie flat if you pick the right middle row

there seems to be a large number of cancellation based on my dummy bookings. could you help to check the updated loading pls. Many thanks.

 

[Longtoo]

there seems to be a large number of cancellation based on my dummy bookings. could you help to check the updated loading pls. Many thanks.

Never mind, I think my dummy booking was for economy! Will try to pick the right row.

 

[serfty]

there seems to be a large number of cancellation based on my dummy bookings. could you help to check the updated loading pls. Many thanks.

Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com

Flight Availability Search
Departing HKG on 07/04/24 12:00 am for SYD, Flying QF, Direct/Non-Stop Only, Point of Sale: Hong Kong
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability     

QF 128        0      HKG                SYD                333       Daily          
                     07/04/24 7:30 PM   08/04/24 6:55 AM             60% / 42m
Available Classes
 J1 C1 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 X9 E9

 

[Longtoo]

it is strange. Dummy booking shows 6 available seats on QF128 April 7.

 

[Daver6]

Could I get the loadings for QF70 DEL-MEL on 6th April please?

J3 C0 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M2 L2 V2 S0 N0 Q0 O0 X0 E0

In good news, the upgrade came through about 28 priors to departure. I feel Ive been pretty lucky on this sector with not many free J seats but always getting an upgrade. Suspect there aren't too many high status pax in whY putting in requests.

 

[marcojim]

Could someone please advise loadings for:

QF1286 MEL - CBR 11 April

Thanks!

 

[LDN via BNE]

QF 52

SIN 8:30p → BNE 6:05a J0 C0 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L7 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

QF 51

BNE 11:05a → SIN 5:20p J7 C6 D3 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S2 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

Thank you!

 

[pjm99au]

Could someone please advise loadings for:

QF1286 MEL - CBR 11 April

Thanks!

QF (**) 1286

MEL 7:55p → CBR 9:00p J6 C6 D6 I3 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E1

 

[marcojim]

QF (**) 1286

MEL 7:55p → CBR 9:00p J6 C6 D6 I3 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E1

Thanks so much!

 

[Newbie123]

Here you go:

View attachment 377011

Just thought I'd update on this. Upgrades to F confirmed for 2 adults, infant and child this am. Very happy since I thought it was a long shot!

 

[serfty]

it is strange. Dummy booking shows 6 available seats on QF128 April 7.

Very strange - often you may get that when economy is pretty full and upgrades are planned but X9 indicates that is not the case.

Maybe Qantas have set things to take what cash they can and would to move some PAX to CX which is showing plenty of Business ...

Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com

Flight Availability Search
Departing HKG on 07/04/24 12:00 am for SYD, Flying QF CX , Point of Sale: Hong Kong
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability     Available Classes

CX 139        0      HKG                SYD                359       Daily           J6 C6 D6 P6 I6 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O6
                     07/04/24 9:10 AM   07/04/24 8:10 PM             82% / 25m


CX 111        0      HKG                SYD                359       Su,T,Th,F       J9 C9 D9 P9 I9 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O6
                     07/04/24 7:10 PM   08/04/24 6:15 AM             61% / 27m

QF 128        0      HKG                SYD                333       Daily           J1 C1 D0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 X9 E9
                     07/04/24 7:30 PM   08/04/24 6:55 AM             60% / 42m

CX 161        0      HKG                SYD                359       Daily           J6 C6 D6 P6 I5 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O6
                     07/04/24 9:35 PM   08/04/24 8:45 AM             76% / 26m

CX 101        0      HKG                SYD                77W       Daily           J0 C0 D0 P0 I0 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O0
                     07/04/24 11:55 PM  08/04/24 10:50 AM            80% / 44m

1 Connection
CX 691        0      HKG                SIN                359       Su,M,W,F        J9 C9 D9 P9 I9 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9
                     07/04/24 8:00 AM   07/04/24 11:55 AM            94% / 10m
QF 2          0      SIN                SYD                388       Daily           F1 A0 J1 C0 D0 I0 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q0 O0 X0 E0
                     07/04/24 7:30 PM   08/04/24 5:10 AM             61% / 37m

1 Connection
CX 759        0      HKG                SIN                359       Daily           J9 C9 D9 P9 I9 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9
                     07/04/24 8:30 AM   07/04/24 12:25 PM            81% / 12m
QF 2          0      SIN                SYD                388       Daily           F1 A0 J1 C0 D0 I0 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q0 O0 X0 E0
                     07/04/24 7:30 PM   08/04/24 5:10 AM             61% / 37m

1 Connection
CX 739        0      HKG                SIN                359       Su,T,Th,Sa      J9 C9 D9 P9 I0 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9
                     07/04/24 11:15 AM  07/04/24 3:05 PM             64% / 22m
QF 2          0      SIN                SYD                388       Daily           F1 A0 J1 C0 D0 I0 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q0 O0 X0 E0
                     07/04/24 7:30 PM   08/04/24 5:10 AM             61% / 37m

 

[JessicaTam]

Very strange - often you may get that when economy is pretty full and upgrades are planned but X9 indicates that is not the case.

Maybe Qantas have set things to take what cash they can and would to move some PAX to CX which is showing plenty of Business ...

Oh dear. Including other carriers in the mix just makes the dark art of yield management even darker!

 

[bjm76]

Hi everyone can I please get this load checked...
QF295 SYD -》BKK
Thursday 25 April 2024
Many thanks in advance!

 

[Longtoo]

Oh dear. Including other carriers in the mix just makes the dark art of yield management even darker!

Indeed, there was a CX flight departing for Sydney at 20 min earlier. Judging from the priority boarding queue, about a third of my QF128 flight are gold or above.

 

[Captain Halliday]

Hi everyone can I please get this load checked...
QF295 SYD -》BKK
Thursday 25 April 2024
Many thanks in advance!

SYD 9:50 → BKK 16:40
J3 C0 D0 I0 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S7 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0