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

 

[pjm99au]

SQ 392

SIN 1:50a → IST 8:25a Z0 C0 J0 U0 D0 S0 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 G0 K0

SQ 391

IST 1:30p → SIN 5:00a Z0 C0 J0 U0 D0 S0 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 G0 K0

I’m guessing both have already been cancelled

 

[GordonJ]

SQ 392

SIN 1:50a → IST 8:25a Z0 C0 J0 U0 D0 S0 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 G0 K0

SQ 391

IST 1:30p → SIN 5:00a Z0 C0 J0 U0 D0 S0 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 G0 K0

I’m guessing both have already been cancelled

Thanks for that.

I have checked the seat allocations on signaporeair.com and there are 14 empty PE seats and 10 occupied in each direction.

Any idea when SQ might let it's customers know - these flights aren't showing on their most recent list of cancellations

 

[cashman05]

Hi all,
Hoping someone can advise the loadings for VA7 on 13 March. ( especially PE availability).

thanks

 

[GordonJ]

SQ 392

SIN 1:50a → IST 8:25a Z0 C0 J0 U0 D0 S0 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 G0 K0

SQ 391

IST 1:30p → SIN 5:00a Z0 C0 J0 U0 D0 S0 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y0 B0 E0 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 G0 K0

I’m guessing both have already been cancelled

You were right - got the cancellation email for the first flight today

 

[OATEK]

Hi all,
Hoping someone can advise the loadings for VA7 on 13 March. ( especially PE availability).

thanks

Origin & destination please.

BNE 10:05a → LAX 6:05a J9 C9 D9 I0 W8 R7 O1 Y9 B9 H9 K9 L9 E9 N9 V9 Q9 T9 S9 M9

 

[nicky286]

Hi All,

I have a silver status QF.

Travelling CGK - SYD on 8 March QF42, i request upgrade using points. is there any big chance to get it.
Thank you

 

[pjm99au]

QF 42

CGK 7:00p → SYD 6:10a J9 C9 D9 I9 U2 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0

Looks really good. Good luck

 

[nicky286]

QF 42

CGK 7:00p → SYD 6:10a J9 C9 D9 I9 U2 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E0

Looks really good. Good luck

is it only 2 U good? or it will get more since J and C still have 9

 

[pjm99au]

The numbers are basically saying business is currently empty enough that they still have two classic reward business seats for redemption (U bucket). The upgrade seats would also come from the J C D and I fares so it looks like plenty of availability.

being more specific there are currently 14 seats unsold and 5 ahead of you on the upgrade list so looks pretty good at this time

 

[BassDogg]

Hi team, wondering if someone could help me look at the probability of an upgrade for 2 Passengers. Details are below:

Date of travel : Mar 9 2020
Class of travel booked : Y (H)
Upgrade requested to : J
QFF Status : PS (Also a QP Member)

Depart: Mel
Arrival : LAX
Flight # : QF93

I looked at the loadings in BCD travel (attached), and given its T-48, and given my limited understanding, it looks “ok”.

My understanding is that Qantas club membership provides preference on the waitlist above other PS and NB. My partner is a NB, but I have requested the upgrade (which I also understand means that in order it would refer to my status)

I would love someone to have a look as well. Thanks in advance.

 

[JessicaTam]

Hi team, wondering if someone could help me look at the probability of an upgrade for 2 Passengers. Details are below:

Date of travel : Apr 9 2020
Class of travel booked : Y (H)
Upgrade requested to : J
QFF Status : PS (Also a QP Member)

Depart: Mel
Arrival : LAX
Flight # : QF93

I looked at the loadings in BCD travel (attached), and given its T-48, and given my limited understanding, it looks “ok”.

My understanding is that Qantas club membership provides preference on the waitlist above other PS and NB. My partner is a NB, but I have requested the upgrade (which I also understand means that in order it would refer to my status)

I would love someone to have a look as well. Thanks in advance.

F5 A5 J9 C9 D9 I9 W7 R7 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O0 X0 E0

With a month to go it is a bit early to tell.

 

[BassDogg]

F5 A5 J9 C9 D9 I9 W7 R7 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O0 X0 E0

With a month to go it is a bit early to tell.

sorry! March 9! Not April! Will update post now!

 

[JessicaTam]

sorry! March 9! Not April! Will update post now!

F5 A5 J9 C9 D9 I9 W9 R9 T9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S0 N9 Q9 O9 X9 E9

In that case your chances are pretty good IMHO as the flight looks pretty lightly loaded.

The P1 upgrades will have been done by now, and possibly the WPs' as well. That just leaves the SGs in the queue in front of you.

 

[BassDogg]

Amazing. Thanks @JessicaTam !

 

[Ansett]

Hi Could some one please check Loadings QF35 MEL-SIN Monday 9th March.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[serfty]

coming up!

 

[serfty]

Hi Could some one please check Loadings QF35 MEL-SIN Monday 9th March.

Many thanks in advance.

Wide open ... P0 indicate a WP/WP1 may be able to directly book or at least request a first Award seat.

Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com

Flight Availability Search
Departing MEL on 09/03/20 12:00 AM for SIN, Flying QF
                                                                     Frequency
Flight        Stops  Depart             Arrive             Aircraft  Reliability  
Available Classes
QF 35         0      MEL                SIN                388       Daily
                     09/03/20 12:10 PM  09/03/20 5:05 PM             27% / 53m

F9 A9 P0 J9 C9 D9 I9 U9 W9 R9 T9 Z9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

QF 37         0      MEL                SIN                332       Daily          
                     09/03/20 5:20 PM   09/03/20 10:15 PM            52% / 47m

J9 C9 D9 I9 U9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V0 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9

 

[Ansett]

Just looked online and you can book a first rewards booking as wide open

 

[mjgriffo]

Hi all, is anyone able to provide the fare class loadings for the above flight? I've got an upgrade request in and would like to know my chances as QF gold.

TIA

 

[I love to travel]

Hi trying to do a bit of a recce for a friend who is worried about flights being cancelled due to low loads.
Can someone please tell me loadings for

Air New Zealand 24 AKL to Vancouver dep 17 May at 2015

And

ANZ 23 Vancouver to AKL 10 June at 2005.

Thanks