Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

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>>>> 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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Re: Flight Availability/Loading & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

SQ222 looks busy: R2 F0 P0 A0 Z1 C0 J0 D0 S0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 U0 G0 L0 K0
SQ322 much the same: R2 F0 P0 A0 Z1 C0 J0 D0 S0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 U0 G0 L0 K0

Thanks heaps - funny how it doesn't include 'I' which is the class shown on the waitlist...
:confused:
 
Re: Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

Thanks legroom,
If QF were to opup me and my partner would that take precedence over my upgrade request ? Or will they take the points first then opup others if necessary ?

Points upgrades are processed first. Once that's all done, they'll see if any opups are needed. While some like to cancel their upgrades and have a go at the roulette table, using points in this type of cases would likely get you out of a 100% full Y cabin, which IMHO is a good use of points.
 
Re: Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

Hi all,
Could someone please tell me what the loading on JQ29 MEL BKK 19/12/13 is like? I get the impression economy is absolutely packed.
 
Re: Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

Hi all,
Could someone please tell me what the loading on JQ29 MEL BKK 19/12/13 is like? I get the impression economy is absolutely packed.

Expert flyer: J4 D0 U4 Y0 B0 V0 T0 S0 R0 Q0 P0 O0 N0 M0 E0 L0 K0 A0 H0 I0 X4

Looks busy...
 
Re: Qf 11

Hi Serfty

QF9 on friday (MEL - DXB) Looks even better now with 4 days to go?

F/9 A/9 P/0
J/9 C/9 D/9 I/9 U/0
W/9 R/9 T/6 Z/0
Y/9 B/9 H/9 K/5 M/2 L/1 V/0 S/0 N/0 Q/0 O/0 G/0 X/0 E/0

Too good to be true?

I hate being right... 2 days to go and now

F/2 A/2 P/0
J/9 C/3 D/0 I/0 U/0
W/9 R/9 T/6 Z/0
Y/9 B/9 H/2 K/0 M/0 L/0 V/0 S/0 N/0 Q/0 O/0 G/0 X/0 E/0

Is it worth putting in for upgrade to PE rather than J or is there a chance i could still get J?
 
Re: Qf 11

I hate being right... 2 days to go and now

F/2 A/2 P/0
J/9 C/3 D/0 I/0 U/0
W/9 R/9 T/6 Z/0
Y/9 B/9 H/2 K/0 M/0 L/0 V/0 S/0 N/0 Q/0 O/0 G/0 X/0 E/0

Is it worth putting in for upgrade to PE rather than J or is there a chance i could still get J?
If not wanting to travel in economy I would have put requests in for both J and W in the first place.

I reckon your chances are still pretty good - that loading is indicative of an oversold economy cabin and the Y9/B9/H2 are actually selling selling W/J/F seats for high economy prices.

Points upgrades requests would generally be confirmed before any operation upgrade considerations and I would be expecting the latter to be occurring.

(Disclaimer: All predictions correct or your money back :p)
 
Re: Qf 11

If not wanting to travel in economy I would have put requests in for both J and W in the first place.

I reckon your chances are still pretty good - that loading is indicative of an oversold economy cabin and the Y9/B9/H2 are actually selling selling W/J/F seats for high economy prices.

Points upgrades requests would generally be confirmed before any operation upgrade considerations and I would be expecting the latter to be occurring.

(Disclaimer: All predictions correct or your money back :p)

Lets hope Santa gives me an early present ;)... Thanks Serfty
 
Re: Qf 11

Hi All,

Could someone tell me the loading for QF21 on 8/2/14. I know its too early, the TA said the Y cabin was almost full. I have requested from Full Y to J and want to check my possibilities. Thanks in Advance!!
 
Re: Qf 11

Hi All,

Could someone tell me the loading for QF21 on 8/2/14. I know its too early, the TA said the Y cabin was almost full. I have requested from Full Y to J and want to check my possibilities. Thanks in Advance!!

Looks like the TA is right:

J9 C9 D0 I0 W9 R0 T0 Y2 B1 H1 K0 M0 G0 E0
 
Re: Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

Quick question: I have asked for an award seat to be released for a domestic flight on New Year's Eve. (X as first choice with U as backup). When* I get the email confirming availability and ring them to book, will I have to pay the phone assistance fee?

*going with optimism here.
 
Re: Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

Quick question: I have asked for an award seat to be released for a domestic flight on New Year's Eve. (X as first choice with U as backup). When* I get the email confirming availability and ring them to book, will I have to pay the phone assistance fee?

*going with optimism here.
Your request may be optomistic - but generally when requesting release, the award assistance fee is payable.
 
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Re: Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

Quick question: I have asked for an award seat to be released for a domestic flight on New Year's Eve. (X as first choice with U as backup). When* I get the email confirming availability and ring them to book, will I have to pay the phone assistance fee?

*going with optimism here.

Your request may be optomistic - but generally when requesting release, the award assistance fee is payable.
J seat released and yes, I did have to pay the $35 assistance fee. Oh, my attempt to have the CSA book me an ASA into U with the seat that was released was unsuccessful. The agent gave a chuckle and said he had been asked that before...
 

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