Qantas Business Class Upgrade - MEL -> SIN

[MEL_Traveller]

Where did you end up?

 

[DeanCorp]

Where did you end up?

So far the same seat I originally chose. Selecting window or isle you don’t get any other options

 

[elanshin]

So far the same seat I originally chose. Selecting window or isle you don’t get any other options

Assuming you're travelling on 17th, right now 1A, 1K 2E, 3E seem like the only seats open.

 

[DeanCorp]

Assuming you're travelling on 17th, right now 1A, 1K 2E, 3E seem like the only seats open.

Where do you see this? I can’t view that.

 

[serfty]

Where do you see this? I can’t view that.

That would be something like ExpertFlyer.

You can get someone to post a seatmap (if available) for you here:

Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

>>>> ADDED 30 Sept 2010 > END OF UPDATE

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[DeanCorp]

That would be something like ExpertFlyer.

You can get someone to post a seatmap (if available) for you here:

Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

>>>> ADDED 30 Sept 2010 > END OF UPDATE

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

But why can’t I book those? Do I try select isle?

 

[serfty]

But why can’t I book those? Do I try select isle?

I would not select aisle or window at this point in time - it may affect the seat you have already selected.

 

[DeanCorp]

I would not select aisle or window at this point in time - it may affect the seat you have already selected.

Ok, I’m currently assigned to 7E if I wanted 3E how do I get it?

 

[serfty]

Ok, I’m currently assigned to 7E if I wanted 3E how do I get it?

Qantas block seats for passengers they perceive to be of higher value than other passengers. If you do not have Platinum One or Chairman's lounge status you are unlikely to be able to select that seat online.

 

[DeanCorp]

Qantas block seats for passengers they perceive to be of higher value than other passengers. If you do not have Platinum One or Chairman's lounge status you are unlikely to be able to select that seat online.

Ok thanks, so if I try again later there may be a seat selection map?

 

[DeanCorp]

Can I wear track pants in business class? I don’t like travelling in jeans for flights lol

 

[serfty]

Ok thanks, so if I try again later there may be a seat selection map?

You can try at the airport, or just keep trying online.

QF37 on 17th is showing the following loading (which indicates they are only prepared to sell one more business class seat - and at the most expensive level):

J1 C0 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0

For more on that, see here:

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

 

[serfty]

Can I wear track pants in business class? I don’t like travelling in jeans for flights lol

I believe they give you PJ's with a Kangaroo on the front ...

 

[MEL_Traveller]

But why can’t I book those? Do I try select isle?

Your next opportunity after T-80 is when online check in opens, which is exactly 24 hours before. I would then go for 1k followed by 1a.

There is really nothing that special about 3E.

Yes of course you can wear tracksuit pants.But as pointed out you’ll get given PJs/loumgewear on board anyway.

 

[DeanCorp]

Your next opportunity after T-80 is when online check in opens, which is exactly 24 hours before. I would then go for 1k followed by 1a.

There is really nothing that special about 3E.

Yes of course you can wear tracksuit pants.But as pointed out you’ll get given PJs/loumgewear on board anyway.

Thanks. For my understanding why 1K & 1E given the limitations and distance to the galley

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Thanks. For my understanding why 1K & 1E given the limitations and distance to the galley

The forward galley is a ‘dry’ galley… not used during flight for any service. The WC is forward of 1A, so that aisle gets a bit of foot traffic. But 1K does not.

IK might be on the aisle, but the configuration and placing of the seats means it’s pretty private anyway. Plus you get an extra wide footwell at the bulkhead.

I generally always take a true window in these types of seating configurations, but can honestly say 1K is a great seat.

There’s only limited privacy in any seat… as soon as someone stands up they can see you. At least with 1K no one is going to be standing up looking at you as they’re focused on getting to the WC at the back of the cabin.

 

[serfty]

Thanks. For my understanding why 1K & 1E given the limitations and distance to the galley

I do not use seat guru - it is unreliable and has not been updated since well before COVID.

QF Airbus A330-300 - AeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

Hola > Qantas > Airbus A330-300The Qantas Airbus A330-300 is configured 28J 269M and features Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats in Business Class.Cabins are equipped with the Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system

www.aerolopa.com

If you want useful and up to date anecdotal information, ask in this thread:

Seating Availability/Allocation/Configuration Help Desk

>>>> ADDED 30 Sept 2010 > END OF UPDATE

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Princess Fiona]

Thanks. For my understanding why 1K & 1E given the limitations and distance to the galley

Row 2 is better on the A330 IMHO.
2A/K have the seat next to window and the table/ console next to the aisle.
Far more private than row 1 where the seat is right next to the aisle.
The reverse is true on the B787 where row 1 is more private.

 

[DeanCorp]

What’s the earliest time you can check in? 3 hours prior to boarding or prior to departure?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Row 2 is better on the A330 IMHO.
2A/K have the seat next to window and the table/ console next to the aisle.
Far more private than row 1 where the seat is right next to the aisle.
The reverse is true on the B787 where row 1 is more private.

But the trade off for row 2 is the narrow footwell, which is a thing if you are tall!

In the OP’s case, row 2 is taken, leaving row 1A/K and 3E. Out of those I’d be in 1K.