Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

[Sprucegoose]

PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS

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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!

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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

 

[Nikjoe]

Y

Currently there are only 8 seats left in J.
The upgrade fairy tells me if you are already in the queue your chances are good but if anyone else books in J or requests an upgrade it will depend on your status.
I am not sure whether your booked class affects upgrade priority or if it is just QFF status and date of request.
In any event the email about meals means nothing. The system will treat you according to the class of travel you booked unless and until the upgrade is processed.

yeah we are not sure either however platinum booked and travelling on flight so hopefully he’s closer to top of list in upgrade requests?

 

[transpactraveller]

My upgrade came through this morning - thanks everyone!

Success for QF11 SYD-LAX on 6/08/2019, PE to Business, SMS at about T-27 hours.

Edit: Concerning though my points balance has been decreased by about 66,000 points when it should be 49,500 points, and the upgrade transaction does not appear on the activity statement.

 

[gapmatt]

Hi all,

Could someone kindly check reward seat availability on the flight below:

Wednesday August 7th
QF42 (Jakarta to Sydney)

Thank you

 

[pjm99au]

QF 42 CGK 8:10p → SYD 6:05a
J2 C2 D1 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G3 X0 E0

No award seat availability (U and X)

 

[Fil-Ski]

QF1 Upgrade
Looking at booking with Qantas for Europe flights 2/NOV to 9/NOV
I have Gold but wanted to know if upgrades from Y to Y+ or J are even chance
Otherwise ill pick another airline with better connections

 

[dairyfloss]

QF1 Upgrade
Looking at booking with Qantas for Europe flights 2/NOV to 9/NOV
I have Gold but wanted to know if upgrades from Y to Y+ or J are even chance
Otherwise ill pick another airline with better connections

Here you are - QF1 daily from Sydney between 2nd and 9th of Nov... there's even a few award seat options if you're quick ('U' for J... Z for Y+), and that's much safer than gambling on the upgrade lotto.


Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Ansett]

Good morning all

Could some one please check loading's on MH148 on Sunday 1st September MEL-KUL. Many thanks

 

[pjm99au]

MH 148 MEL 1:55p → KUL 8:30p
J9 C9 D7 Z1 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 E0 G0

 

[Ansett]

Thanks pjm looks like still a lot of J available.

 

[Silvia]

Hi all,

I know it's still a while, but would like to ask for your help with loadings on QF36 SIN-MEL on 26/09, just hoping to see if any chances for an upgrade to PE or J.

Thanks

 

[pjm99au]

QF 36

SIN 8:15p → MEL 5:35a F5 A0 P0 J9 C9 D0 I0 U0 W9 R3 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

Too far out to be meaningful but does seem a bit on the full side

 

[Fil-Ski]

Here you are - QF1 daily from Sydney between 2nd and 9th of Nov... there's even a few award seat options if you're quick ('U' for J... Z for Y+), and that's much safer than gambling on the upgrade lotto.

View attachment 181026
Cheers,
Matt.

Thanks Matt
I can't see any award availability on the Qantas site. I'm Gold so maybe that's the reason?

 

[Nikjoe]

Good afternoon all,
Second week here and enjoying all the knowledge being passed around.

I have a question (7 days before flight)... 2 actually....

1. Looking to know how seats are looking for possible upgrade Premium Eco or Business

QF 35 MEL>SIN
AUG 20
3 pax (2 ad, 1 ch +1 inf)
X class award booking
Platinum member

Currently in 32ABC

2. I know what we have is good, so do you think it’s worth upgrading or upgrading if possible with an infant?

Cheers
NikJoe

 

[pjm99au]

Looks reasonable with some good F availability that could open up some more J seats

QF 35

MEL 11:55a → SIN 5:55p F8 A7 P0 J9 C7 D0 I0 U0 W9 R6 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X0 E9

 

[dairyfloss]

Thanks Matt
I can't see any award availability on the Qantas site. I'm Gold so maybe that's the reason?

It's not your status - they just never last long! 'U' need to act faster! The only one of those above that is still available is a single seat on the Thursday flight - I tested this using a Silver QFF account and it's there for one to acquire. There's 2 x F seats as well (P class), if someone wants a pair in the nose:

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Nikjoe]

Thank you pjm99au!!

Looks reasonable with some good F availability that could open up some more J seats

QF 35

MEL 11:55a → SIN 5:55p F8 A7 P0 J9 C7 D0 I0 U0 W9 R6 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X0 E9

 

[I love to travel]

Hi womdering what loadings are in J and F for todays BA 177

21 August
BA 177
LHR TO JFK

Thanks

 

[pjm99au]

Hi womdering what loadings are in J and F for todays BA 177

21 August
BA 177
LHR TO JFK

Thanks

BA 177

LHR 1:10p → JFK 4:00p F1 A0 J9 C7 D4 R2 I0 W4 E0 T0 Y7 B4 H3 K2 M2 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0

 

[Legoman]

Itinerary:

AIR Sunday, 27/10/19
Qantas Airways Flight Number: 574 Class: QEconomy
From: Perth WA, Australia Depart: 05:30
To: Sydney SYD NS, Australia Arrive: 12:40
Stops: Nonstop Duration: 4 hour(s) 10 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 2037 / 3259 KM
Equipment: Boeing 737 Jet MEAL: BREAKFAST
DEPARTS PER TERMINAL 4 ARRIVES
SYD TERMINAL 3
Baggage Allowance 2P

AIR Sunday, 27/10/19
Qantas Airways Flight Number: 7 Class: QEconomy
From: Sydney SYD NS, Australia Depart: 13:40
To: Dallas/Ft Worth TX, USA Arrive: 12:55
Stops: Nonstop Duration: 15 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 8585 / 13736 KM
Equipment: Airbus A380 Jet MEAL: LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS
DEPARTS SYD TERMINAL 1 ARRIVES
DFW TERMINAL D
Baggage Allowance 2P

AIR Sunday, 27/10/19
American Airlines Flight Number: 1070 Class: QCoach/
Economy
From: Dallas/Ft Worth TX, USA Depart: 14:50
To: Fort Myers FL, USA Arrive: 18:21
Stops: Nonstop Duration: 2 hour(s) 31 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 1003 / 1605 KM
Equipment: Boeing 737800
Jet MEAL: FOOD TO PURCHASE
Baggage Allowance 2P

Stops: Nonstop Duration: 2 hour(s) 31 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 1003 / 1605 KM
Equipment: Boeing 737800
Jet MEAL: FOOD TO PURCHASE
Baggage Allowance 2P

AIR Thursday, 21/11/19
American Airlines Flight Number: 1475 Class: SCoach/
Economy
From: Fort Myers FL, USA Depart: 14:36
To: Dallas/Ft Worth TX, USA Arrive: 16:35
Stops: Nonstop Duration: 2 hour(s) 59 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 1003 / 1605 KM
Equipment: Boeing 737800
Jet MEAL: FOOD TO PURCHASE
Baggage Allowance 2P

AIR Thursday, 21/11/19
Qantas Airways Flight Number: 8 Class: SEconomy
From: Dallas/Ft Worth TX, USA Depart: 19:45
To: Sydney SYD NS, Australia Arrive: 06:05 23/11/19
Stops: Nonstop Duration: 17 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 8585 / 13736 KM
Equipment: Airbus A380 Jet MEAL: DINNER/REFRESHMENTS
DEPARTS DFW TERMINAL D ARRIVES
SYD TERMINAL 1
Baggage Allowance 2P

AIR Saturday, 23/11/19
Qantas Airways Flight Number: 575 Class: SEconomy
From: Sydney SYD NS, Australia Depart: 08:25
To: Perth WA, Australia Arrive: 10:20
Stops: Nonstop Duration: 4 hour(s) 55 minute(s)
Status: CONFIRMED Miles: 2037 / 3259 KM
Equipment: Boeing 737 Jet MEAL: BREAKFAST
DEPARTS SYD TERMINAL 3 ARRIVES
PER TERMINAL 4
Baggage Allowance 2P



I have 97,000 QFF points, 470 status credits and am Silver status.
What I want to know are opinions on the best/most efficient use of as many of my points as possible (+$$$ if necessary) to upgrade the SYD-DFW leg at least to a more comfortable seat with extra leg room as the highest possible priority. I am 187cm tall and leg room is important to me.
I can suffer the shorter legs in cattle class if I have to, but the SYD-DFW/DFW-SYD legs are going to be pure torture if I can't get somewhere more comfortable.

Obviously I would love to upgrade all the legs, but I realise I probably don't have enough points for that given Qantas's ridiculously inequitable point earn/burn ratio where you earn 10 points for taking a flight that will cost you 40,000 points to buy as a reward.

What are these flights, if someone knows the airline codes? I haven't booked these myself so I have no idea whether these are flexible economy, normal economy or discount economy? I'm assuming the later. Can anyone decode the details and tell me what these are in normal english please?

What would you do with this many points if these were your flights? Advice/opinions please.

Thanks

 

[Ansett]

First of all Can I recommend that you remove all the booking reference numbers.