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

 

[Karlyla]

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.

Ahh thank you !

 

[dairyfloss]

Ahh thank you !

p.s. recommend you don't look to use the Bid Now option if you have the points to put in a regular / Classic Upgrade request via the Qantas 'Manage Booking' area. The Bid Now option is looked at last, after all the Classic Upgrades have been processed by Qantas. As a Premium Y ticket holder, you should be ahead of many groups already for a Classic Upgrade, with many requesting upgrades from Y.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[kjn]

It might still be a bit far out but chances of an upgrade on QF7 SYD-DFW on Friday 23rd August?

Thought I’d check in again on the above please! Gold FF hoping for upgrade from Economy

 

[dairyfloss]

Thought I’d check in again on the above please! Gold FF hoping for upgrade from Economy

Still hope to be had... There's 6 left for sale in J and 1 in Y+. A good chance some of the Y+ folks will upgrade to J as the flight time nears, so might also free up some Y+ upgrade spots as well. Pretty light in Y.


Cheers,
Matt.

 

[kjn]

Still hope to be had... There's 6 left for sale in J and 1 in Y+. A good chance some of the Y+ folks will upgrade to J as the flight time nears, so might also free up some Y+ upgrade spots as well. Pretty light in Y.

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Cheers,
Matt.

Thanks Matt, looks like I’ve got a row to myself in economy so haven’t opted for the Y+ upgrade

 

[dairyfloss]

Thanks Matt, looks like I’ve got a row to myself in economy so haven’t opted for the Y+ upgrade

OK - could still be many yet to check-in and select seats, but hopefully that sticks... though it's only needed if the J upgrade doesn't come through!

 

[JohnM]

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.

What is your status? That makes a big difference.

That said, though, the loading is light in the Business cabin, given it's close to departure.

EF only shows up to 9 (single digit constraint, I'm guessing). J is full Business, C, D and I are increasingly discounted Business (D is the bucket that (paid) RTW fares book into (eg. DONE4), while U is classic rewards.

J9, C9, D9, I9 doesn't necessarily mean that there are 36 free seats. It means that they are prepared to sell at least 9 way down to the most discounted Business fare (I bucket) (the limitations that come with discounted fares may not suit some customers).

The other hint of a light load is X9. X is classic rewards in Economy.

 

[Karlyla]

What is your status? That makes a big difference.

That said, though, the loading is light in the Business cabin, given it's close to departure.

EF only shows up to 9 (single digit constraint, I'm guessing). J is full Business, C, D and I are increasingly discounted Business (D is the bucket that (paid) RTW fares book into (eg. DONE4), while U is classic rewards.

J9, C9, D9, I9 doesn't necessarily mean that there are 36 free seats. It means that they are prepared to sell at least 9 way down to the most discounted Business fare (I bucket) (the limitations that come with discounted fares may not suit some customers).

The other hint of a light load is X9. X is classic rewards in Economy.

Hey John, thank you for all that info. I’m only a bronze. I am points club plus, do we know if this come into play ?

 

[JohnM]

Hey John, thank you for all that info. I’m only a bronze. I am points club plus, do we know if this come into play ?

I wouldn’t think so.

Make sure to update us on what transpires! I’m optimistic for you. Being paid PE should be a big help if the current availability scenario sticks.

 

[serfty]

Hey John, thank you for all that info. I’m only a bronze. I am points club plus, do we know if this come into play ?

Much of this is explained in post #1 of this thread which is shown at the top of every page.

 

[marks]

Hi Team,

Could I get a read on this flight please?

Qf30
Hkg/mel
Saturday 24 Aug 24

Thank you.

 

[Oscarq]

QF 30

HKG 8:00p → MEL 7:25a J5 C5 D5 I5 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X2 E9

 

[Karlyla]

I wouldn’t think so.

Make sure to update us on what transpires! I’m optimistic for you. Being paid PE should be a big help if the current availability scenario sticks

Just got the upgrade confirmation. Thanks again for all of your help!

 

[Mh4k]

Anyone care to speculate on QF12 J to F clearing on this Friday the 30th (as platinum)?

 

[pjm99au]

Anyone care to speculate on QF12 J to F clearing on this Friday the 30th (as platinum)?

Not without hope for a WP

QF 12

LAX 11:45p → SYD 8:10a F4 A4 P0 J9 C9 D9 I0 U0 W9 R9 T1 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

 

[Mh4k]

Not without hope for a WP

QF 12

LAX 11:45p → SYD 8:10a F4 A4 P0 J9 C9 D9 I0 U0 W9 R9 T1 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

Cheers… F4 at T-1 week worked for me on the outbound so I’ll keep hope alive.

 

[mckinj02]

Would anybody be kind enough to give us the loads on QF 19 from Sydney to Manila on the 29/8/24? my sister and myself have both bid for upgrades to business class. Just wondering what our chances are thanks in advance

 

[defurax]

Would anybody be kind enough to give us the loads on QF 19 from Sydney to Manila on the 29/8/24? my sister and myself have both bid for upgrades to business class. Just wondering what our chances are thanks in advance

Very full in J and Y

 

[mckinj02]

Not looking good for an upgrade then

 

[Daver6]

Could I please get the loadings for QF72 SIN-PER Thursday 5th Sept please?