Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

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PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS
>>>> ADDED BY ADMIN (6 Sept 2010) <<<<



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!



For Questions about Aircraft Configuration and Seat Availability, please use this thread:​



See this thread for hints on how to read loadings:


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.




>>>> END OF ADMIN UPDATE <<<<

Original thread title: update on QF93 on 12 sept

Appreciate it if someone could check EP for loadings.

thnxs

SPRUCE
 
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Hello, Could i please have the loadings for:
SQ235
SIN - BNE
Sunday 29 September 2024

Looking at potential to release awards or upgrade if I buy ticket (first time I have done, this bit of an experiment, got a biz award going over to SIN, now need to get back on this particular flight)

Many thanks.
 
Hello, Could i please have the loadings for:
SQ235
SIN - BNE
Sunday 29 September 2024

Looking at potential to release awards or upgrade if I buy ticket (first time I have done, this bit of an experiment, got a biz award going over to SIN, now need to get back on this particular flight)

Many thanks.

Looks very full

SQ 235SIN 9:30p → BNE 6:55a
Z4 C0 J0 U0 D0 Y9 B9 E9 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 G0
 
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Hi,

Could someone please check availability for QF11 (SYD 17:35 - LAX 14:20) on 19/08/24. I am platinum member requesting upgrade from Economy to Business.
Also i am travelling with my partner (who is only a silver member) does this effect the upgrade in anyway?
 
Hi,

Could someone please check availability for QF11 (SYD 17:35 - LAX 14:20) on 19/08/24. I am platinum member requesting upgrade from Economy to Business.
Also i am travelling with my partner (who is only a silver member) does this effect the upgrade in anyway?
It still looks good

QF 11SYD 5:35p → LAX 2:20p
F4 A0 P0 J9 C9 D9 I3 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S0 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0

Are you both on the same ticket or individual tickets. If the same ticket then your status should prevail over the SG requests.
 
It still looks good

QF 11SYD 5:35p → LAX 2:20p
F4 A0 P0 J9 C9 D9 I3 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S0 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0

Are you both on the same ticket or individual tickets. If the same ticket then your status should prevail over the SG requests.
Hi,

Yeah we are both on the same ticket - sorry I'm a newbie and not sure what all of the numbers represent! Assume it means there are plenty of seats in business left?
 
Hi,

Yeah we are both on the same ticket - sorry I'm a newbie and not sure what all of the numbers represent! Assume it means there are plenty of seats in business left?
No problem. The numbers mean there are atleast 9 seats still available in business (J) and also 4 in first so some upgrades from J to F may occur freeing up more seats in business
 
Hi team,

Could someone please check Classic Reward availability for a MEL > SYD > NAD on QF430 / QF3869 on 12/07/25.

Also would love to check QF3866 NAD > MEL on 21/07/25 for the trip home.

I am platinum member hoping to request Classic Reward Seat release with partner & 2 children under 12. Many Thanks!
 
sorry I'm a newbie and not sure what all of the numbers represent! Assume it means there are plenty of seats in business left?
Welcome to AFF.

Please read the first post if this thread. It is at the top of every page and provides some handy guidance.
 
Hi team,

Could someone please check Classic Reward availability for a MEL > SYD > NAD on QF430 / QF3869 on 12/07/25.

Also would love to check QF3866 NAD > MEL on 21/07/25 for the trip home.

I am platinum member hoping to request Classic Reward Seat release with partner & 2 children under 12. Many Thanks!
QF 430 there are plenty of award seats remaining in Y

Others may be more informed but I don’t believe you can request award seats be released on a FJ metal flight
 
Hi all
QF6 PER-SYD on Thursday (22nd) has been zeroed out on EF. Is this likely to be a precursor to the flight being cancelled?
Thanks
QF6 is zeroed out all the way from FCO, so looks like a cancellation. The funny thing is that QF5 on 20/8 still has seats for sale. And QF6 on 21/8 out of FCO to PER shows a lot of seats selected, so a lot of passengers to deal with.
 
Anyone care to speculate on the probability of my J to F upgrade clearing on QF11 this Friday the 23rd?
 
Anyone care to speculate on the probability of my J to F upgrade clearing on QF11 this Friday the 23rd?

Dependng on your status, you're still in with a chance, with 4 seats still on the market. Probable that CL/P1 upgrades have been looked at already, so its pecking order below that, together with the other unknown factors like fare class, PCV, etc. Good luck with it!

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Cheers,
Matt.
 
Dependng on your status, you're still in with a chance, with 4 seats still on the market. Probable that CL/P1 upgrades have been looked at already, so its pecking order below that, together with the other unknown factors like fare class, PCV, etc. Good luck with it!

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Cheers,
Matt.
Thank you for that. I am hoping on an upgrade from Premium economy to business with points bid. Im still new to this. J means business is that right? So theres 9 business seats left ?
Thanks again.
 
Thank you for that. I am hoping on an upgrade from Premium economy to business with points bid. Im still new to this. J means business is that right? So theres 9 business seats left ?
Thanks again.
J is full fare business. C, D, I and U (rewards fare bucket) are also Business. 9 means at least 9 seats available in the given fare bucket.
 

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