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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Can some one check the following flights please.

QF169 MEL-CHC 26/12/24
QF170 CHC-MEL 30/12/24

Many thanks
 
Good timing Upgrade just came through for both Mrs Ansett and I on QF169. Thanks for the update Captain.
 
If anyone is feeling charitable, would they like to check loads on QF127 tomorrow, 27 Dec for me?

QF WP looking to upgrade from Flex Y to J. Nothing has come through yet...

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If a member with access would please let me know the possibilities of an upgrade to J? January 5th QF7 SYD-DFW. I booked flexible economy to boost my chances and put in the upgrade request when I booked back in July. I also think a solo seat stands a better chance than a pair. I have not ticked the backup upgrade to PE, possibly because I think it might jinx my chances! Silly, I know.
 
If a member with access would please let me know the possibilities of an upgrade to J? January 5th QF7 SYD-DFW. I booked flexible economy to boost my chances and put in the upgrade request when I booked back in July. I also think a solo seat stands a better chance than a pair. I have not ticked the backup upgrade to PE, possibly because I think it might jinx my chances! Silly, I know.
Not looking good

J0 C0 D0 I0 U0 W0 R0 T0 Z0 Y1 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0
 
If a member with access would please let me know the possibilities of an upgrade to J? January 5th QF7 SYD-DFW. I booked flexible economy to boost my chances and put in the upgrade request when I booked back in July. I also think a solo seat stands a better chance than a pair. I have not ticked the backup upgrade to PE, possibly because I think it might jinx my chances! Silly, I know.
When people request the backup upgrade from Y to PE, is this an option in the business upgrade window or do you just apply for both upgrades simultaneously? I've never had to do it before.
 
Not looking good

J0 C0 D0 I0 U0 W0 R0 T0 Z0 Y1 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

Bugger! I'd better put in the PE request then. (Unless I was sure of a ghost seat.) J prices are just through the roof currently and just not feasible. Thank you.

Edit: There are not even any J seats to buy on QF7. Nor PE. The flight doesn't even appear to book. Yikes!
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When people request the backup upgrade from Y to PE, is this an option in the business upgrade window or do you just apply for both upgrades simultaneously? I've never had to do it before.

Yes, apply at the same time in the business upgrade window. Or later, as in my case. 😥
 
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Tried to upgrade as WP to J on my MEL-SYD hop tonight, but no chance when there’s zero J seats for sale.
 
SYD-LAX (QF11) 11th Dec, 2x successful PE TO J upgrades confirmed 24hrs before flight departure.


Flight 3JAN JFK - SYD (QF4)
Requested upgrade from Y to J for 2 passengers (Both Bronze)
Anyone know what the chances of success might be?

Thanks !
Now 7 days out of our flight QF4 out of JFK on 3rd Jan.

Can anyone help with potential of an upgrade?
 
Now 7 days out of our flight QF4 out of JFK on 3rd Jan.

Can anyone help with potential of an upgrade?
Reasonable chance I’d say:

QF 4
JFK 03/01/25 5:15 PM
SYD 05/01/25 8:20 AM
789 Su,M,W,Th,F,Sa
J9 C9 D0 I0 U0 W9 R9 T9 Z0 Y9 B9 H9K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O0 G0 X0 E0
 

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