QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

[_TheTraveller_]

Are you travelling together, or are you saying were you able to use your WP status to release award seats for others that you aren't travelling with? I didn't think that was possible except maybe if you are P1?

It's always been possible. Have done so a few times.

 

[encryptededdy]

Its the only time I have requested this but it went thru ok - they were travelling without me !

Did they ask for your relationship at all? And was it paid for points from your account or theirs?

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Did they ask for your relationship at all? And was it paid for points from your account or theirs?

They don't ask for your relationship with the person but the points come out of your account.

 

[exceladdict]

Points out of my account. No questions re relationship.

Probably a good one to keep under flight club rules!

 

[Cessna 180]

I have requested HKG-MEL again yesterday. QF30. Around the end of Sept with a little flexibility.

No joy again, even though 'sale' fares are listed as available

 

[_TheTraveller_]

I have requested HKG-MEL again yesterday. QF30. Around the end of Sept with a little flexibility.

No joy again, even though 'sale' fares are listed as available

Do you have access to EF? Usually even if Sale fares are available but inventory is <9 it makes it difficult.

 

[Cessna 180]

Oh no I do not, only the non paid version.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Oh no I do not, only the non paid version.

What date? I can have a look for you.

 

[Cessna 180]

Oh ok, most decent of you Thu 28 Sept. I rank back this morn and got AKL I think. She said she would see if she could get a "manual review"

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Oh ok, most decent of you Thu 28 Sept. I rank back this morn and got AKL I think. She said she would see if she could get a "manual review"

With I5, it'll be hard.

 

[Kangol]

Oh ok, most decent of you Thu 28 Sept. I rank back this morn and got AKL I think. She said she would see if she could get a "manual review"

Unless you're P1, you can't get a manual review.

 

[Cessna 180]

That is good information, thanks Traveller. I guess the fact I can ring up and ask is where it starts and stops. There still looks to be plenty of seats so one would think they could be a bit helpful to PLatts!

I did think this too Kangol, however at least she tried.

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

HKG flights have been rammed in my experience. I was on a J flex on a recent flight. Even Y was full

 

[MrJetset]

I have made some successful requests for colleagues for transpacific services to the USA.
I've been able to get business seats SYD to LAX close enough to the preferred dates in April 2024.
The ones that come thru were on A380 flights Melbourne / Sydney to from the USA.
I'm guessing because they have a lot of premium seats available .
The successful return dates for 2 pax had I seats available , lowest pricing at "business sale " level and were A380s.

You are only allowed to request awards for family members. All agents ask what the relationship is to the WP or P1’s account holder is.

While it is an upublished benefit, the rules for redemptions are the same as the drop down box when booking awards for others.

Requesting for colleagues is a violation of the T/Cs and while QF isn’t as aggressive as VA, a range of different people having redemptions from your account could trigger an audit, forfeit your points and ban you from the program.

We also know QF read AFF, even if RedRoo officially retired.

 

[ozflier]

You are only allowed to request awards for family members. All agents ask what the relationship is to the WP or P1’s account holder is.

While it is an upublished benefit, the rules for redemptions are the same as the drop down box when booking awards for others.

Requesting for colleagues is a violation of the T/Cs and while QF isn’t as aggressive as VA, a range of different people having redemptions from your account could trigger an audit, forfeit your points and ban you from the program.

We also know QF read AFF, even if RedRoo officially retired.

I appreciate your advice. Thank you.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

You are only allowed to request awards for family members. All agents ask what the relationship is to the WP or P1’s account holder is.

While it is an upublished benefit, the rules for redemptions are the same as the drop down box when booking awards for others.

Requesting for colleagues is a violation of the T/Cs and while QF isn’t as aggressive as VA, a range of different people having redemptions from your account could trigger an audit, forfeit your points and ban you from the program.

We also know QF read AFF, even if RedRoo officially retired.

Interesting. The few times I've done it for my SO they never asked. Just name and details.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Interesting. The few times I've done it for my SO they never asked. Just name and details.

That’s unusual. Have been asked every single time, done many Award seat requests.

 

[Flyfrequently]

I have requested HKG-MEL again yesterday. QF30. Around the end of Sept with a little flexibility.

No joy again, even though 'sale' fares are listed as available

In March as SG, after a few HUACA calls we were very fortunate to get a competent agent who sorted our QF 30 as involuntary re route for late September when KLM flights changed and didn't meet MCT.
Hope you have some luck with it @Cessna 180.

 

[kpc]

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With I5, it'll be hard.

I hate to say this but got 2 J seats released for this very flight back in Dec after my request for Hkg-Syd was rejected....so not sure whether Qf keeps a note of this or not so you may have better luck on seats on either side of this date....just a FYI!

 

[MrJetset]

That’s unusual. Have been asked every single time, done many Award seat requests.

Ditto, Every single time.