Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

[muppet]

QF1 SYD-SIN (Economy Flex H): Y -> J unsuccessful, but Y -> PE successful, SMS received around T-10.
Not too surprised, I had been keeping a close eye on the fare buckets and seat map for the past few days and all cabins were looking quite full.

What’s your status @TheDefenestrator ?

 

[EarthlyDuchess]

Pleasantly surprised by an upgrade on QF10 LHR -> PER departing 2nd December. Upgraded from classic rewards economy to business class. Found out at check-in, 24hrs before the flight. I didn’t even bother trying on the QF1 on the way out though.

The first time I’ve been business class long haul and very much spoiled now

Edit to add: bronze status

 

[TheDefenestrator]

What’s your status @TheDefenestrator ?

A mere WP and not WP1, haha

 

[andygfee]

QF12 LAX to SYD, Y to PE x2 pax at T-16. Missed out on J upgrade but pleasantly surprised nonetheless. SG

 

[Notyourbag]

Success on QF33 SYD-PER at T-60 from Y to J. Status: WP

 

[bmcc]

Success of QF128 on 22 December 2024. I am actually super surprised on this one. Flight is almost fully booked in J. Upgrade from Flex Y at T-27 as a WP.

 

[tomlee1986]

Success of QF128 on 22 December 2024. I am actually super surprised on this one. Flight is almost fully booked in J. Upgrade from Flex Y at T-27 as a WP.

I think had it not been flex Y- unlikely??

 

[bmcc]

I think had it not been flex Y- unlikely??

I'm guessing so. HK isn't as busy as it used to be but there would still be a ton of WPs and possible a few P1s/CLs on the Sydney route around Christmas time. And no PE on the A330 either.

 

[tomlee1986]

I'm guessing so. HK isn't as busy as it used to be but there would still be a ton of WPs and possible a few P1s/CLs on the Sydney route around Christmas time. And no PE on the A330 either.

FYI safe travels tonight!!! The inbound flights departed on time for once today after regular delays lately!!

 

[gethsemene]

QF1 Syd-LHR 23/12 Y-J success at T-30

WP and as usual for this time of year, economy more booked than business!

Suspect the way home on the 3rd less likely!

 

[Wong.a]

Nice Christmas gift of 3x (Flex) Y to J on QF41 at T-27.
(2 itineraries; 1 requested for WP, another requested for a WP+NB).

 

[bmcc]

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...

Merry Christmas!

 

[bmcc]

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...

Merry Christmas!

Actually no need, upgrade just came through at ~T27

 

[Port Power]

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.

 

[CaptainCurtis]

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

 

[Sabot]

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.

 

[Port Power]

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.

 

[puchu]

Tried to upgrade as WP to J on my MEL-SYD hop tonight, but no chance when there’s zero J seats for sale.

 

[MELso]

Woohoo!

Upgrade to J from a Y classic reward just cleared on QF103 on Saturday from SYD to HNL despite J0 when I checked in the flight loadings on 20 November. (Just got to try and get an earlier MEL-SYD flight now to take advantage of the SYD Flounge courtesy of the generosity of @Robert K...)

 

[Port Power]

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!

I am wondering......

When I did a dummy booking for QF7 on Jan 5th, there were no J or PE seats available to buy. However, when booking Y, my reserved seat was available to select. That whole set of three seats wat. I am therefore wondering if classic rewards upgrades have actually already been allocated but not advised to clients? I will post here when I know for sure. Nevertheless, I am not counting my chickens.