QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

[Lynda2475]

Yep A380 back on Syd-DFW from August and very very welcome; as the windows storage is very handy (787 lacks a good spot to put handbag).

 

[sudoer]

First request as P1..

25DEC25 HND-SYD QF26 D5 I3 L9 Q9
25DEC25 HND-SYD QF60 D7 I5 L9 Q9
26DEC25 HND-SYD QF26 D9 I0 L9 Q9
26DEC25 HND-SYD QF60 D7 I0 L9 Q9

Requested a single economy or business seat, all declined.

The helpful chap on the VIP service desk suggested that I might be requesting these too soon as they've just gone on sale in the last 24-48 hours, and I should call back in a couple of days. He also said no P1 manual review available for flights to/from Japan during 26 Dec 25 - 13 Jan 26

 

[Kendall Roy]

First request as P1..

25DEC25 HND-SYD QF26 D5 I3 L9 Q9
25DEC25 HND-SYD QF60 D7 I5 L9 Q9
26DEC25 HND-SYD QF26 D9 I0 L9 Q9
26DEC25 HND-SYD QF60 D7 I0 L9 Q9

Requested a single economy or business seat, all declined.

The helpful chap on the VIP service desk suggested that I might be requesting these too soon as they've just gone on sale in the last 24-48 hours, and I should call back in a couple of days. He also said no P1 manual review available for flights to/from Japan during 26 Dec 25 - 13 Jan 26

Similar rules for Japan from late-March to early-May this year.

Best bet is to try a few weeks out with Business Saver fares available. I snared SYD-HND-SYD J return over the Christmas break just gone with 5 days notice

 

[elanshin]

First request as P1..

25DEC25 HND-SYD QF26 D5 I3 L9 Q9
25DEC25 HND-SYD QF60 D7 I5 L9 Q9
26DEC25 HND-SYD QF26 D9 I0 L9 Q9
26DEC25 HND-SYD QF60 D7 I0 L9 Q9

Requested a single economy or business seat, all declined.

The helpful chap on the VIP service desk suggested that I might be requesting these too soon as they've just gone on sale in the last 24-48 hours, and I should call back in a couple of days. He also said no P1 manual review available for flights to/from Japan during 26 Dec 25 - 13 Jan 26

Probably too early would be the guess.

My HND - SYD flight yesterday (7 Jan) was a WP release in Nov 2024. I even checked EF a few days before the flight and there was still I4 and N3... (There most certainly wasn't anything besides YH in economy when I checked in Nov).

J ended up full but i suspect quite a few upgrades or last minute J purchases as there were 2 separate teenage girls in clutches after skiing accidents.

 

[mviy]

Would there be any chance of QF WP getting J/F return to LHR x2 released at this point for March 2025?

 

[cjd600]

Would there be any chance of QF WP getting J/F return to LHR x2 released at this point for March 2025?

Zero if you don't call and ask

 

[OATEK]

Would there be any chance of QF WP getting J/F return to LHR x2 released at this point for March 2025?

School holidays/Easter are mid-April, so perhaps worth a try for March. Not sure when the blackout period would start.

 

[fletty]

24 Dec 2025 - SIN to BNE I9 denied for 2 pax. Might be too early so will try in a couple weeks again if loading stays light.

 

[ms1]

Just had 2x J seats released for QF3 SYD-JFK via AKL at end of September right at the beginning of school holidays. Pretty chuffed about that.

 

[RealtimeY]

Does anybody know if the droid ever changes its mind if requesting again a couple days or weeks later?

 

[OATEK]

Does anybody know if the droid ever changes its mind if requesting again a couple days or weeks later?

While the process is opaque to QFFers, I would imagine that cancelled tickets or any other changes to inventory (eg aircraft change) might lead to a different result.

 

[kpc]

Wnat are the chances of Qf releasing 2 J seats on Qf27/28 to / ex Scl?

And if successful, can I get the agent to add on award La (if avail) to / ex Eze even in Y? (So i remain in transit at Scl and don't need to get a Visa)

 

[RealtimeY]

17/10 QF81 SYD-SIN I9 - 2 seats success
17/10 QF1 SYD-SIN I9 - 2 seats fail

03/11 QF128 HKG-SYD I9 - 2 seats fail
04/11 QF128 HKG-SYD I9 - 2 seats fail and 1 seat fail

03/11 QF60 HND-SYD I5 - 2 seats success
04/11 QF26 HND-SYD I5 - 2 seats success

 

[dairyfloss]

Wnat are the chances of Qf releasing 2 J seats on Qf27/28 to / ex Scl?

And if successful, can I get the agent to add on award La (if avail) to / ex Eze even in Y? (So i remain in transit at Scl and don't need to get a Visa)

I'd suggest easier than many (most) other ports - It's not generally as heavy in terms of premium / business traffic. Get on the blower and give it a try?