Well I got it booked and here are the Flight Condidtions
Flight out: Red E-deal
Travel Class
Economy
Booking Changes
Changes can be made by calling 1300 HOLIDAY .
Changes before the day of scheduled departure:
Your original fare may be used as credit towards the payment of a new fare of equal or higher value, provided the new fare conditions are met.
At the time of making the change you must pay:
The change fee of AUD 38.50 per person (inclusive of GST)
Any fare difference
Any difference between the Fare and Taxes for your new booking and the original fare
Your new booking must be for travel anywhere on the Qantas network within 12 months of the date that the original ticket was issued. However, you cannot re-book and travel on the same day.
Changes on the day of scheduled departure:
Not permitted. Loss of fare.
Name Changes
Not permitted
Cancellations (including no show)
Before the day of scheduled departure:
Re-booking - see 'Booking Changes' above.
Ticket value can be used towards payment for a new booking for travel anywhere on the Qantas network within 12 months of the date that the original ticket was issued. However, you cannot re-book and travel on the same day.
No refund.
On the day of scheduled departure:
Not permitted. Loss of fare.
Children / Infants
Any discounts applicable to infants & children are included in the package price.
Infants (under 2 years) without a seat travel free of charge.
Infants must be accompanied, with a maximum of one infant per adult travelling.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Classed as economy fare for Status Credit Earn.
Minimum 1,000 Frequent Flyer points.
It clearly states that it is a red e-deal, but it also clearly states economy for status credit earn. There is nothing about not being able to upgade either.