The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

Ok newbie to silver
I was just checking the benefits and it states I use business check in ?
My understanding was premium economy if available and if not it would be business
. It was the same benefit as for gold
(Yes slowly crying here as now LTS )
 
mrsterryn said:
Ok newbie to silver
I was just checking the benefits and it states I use business check in ?
My understanding was premium economy if available and if not it would be business
. It was the same benefit as for gold
(Yes slowly crying here as now LTS )
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Definitely Business check-in counter where available.
 
mrsterryn said:
Ok newbie to silver
I was just checking the benefits and it states I use business check in ?
My understanding was premium economy if available and if not it would be business
. It was the same benefit as for gold
(Yes slowly crying here as now LTS )
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Only for international, was my understanding?
 
Seeing as QF wants you to fly on QF metal or codeshare (lest you be punished with less or no SCs), does anyone have a rough list of where QF codeshares to, or have any interesting codeshare routes?
For example:
  • CX between PER and HKG (PE only? Guessing some of the info on QF's website about QF codeshares on CX flights from HKG to other parts of Asia are out of date too)
  • JL between SIN and HND
  • EK's A380 fifth freedom route between SYD and CHC (shame MEL-SIN is ending)
  • LY between TLV and BKK/NRT
 
Is it possible to book a married segment CR flight (non QF) then cancel the first leg?

In this case MH - JL (KUL - SIN - HND) but on its own SIN - HND doesn't show up.
 
Ok so I am looking to fly back to Sydney via LAX on QF12 on Saturday. Obviously there's no Business seats available to book using points. I can only see availability on economy for 41900 Qantas points.

If I book the two economy seats with points for me and my wife and then apply for an upgrade to business using points again, what are my chances of getting an upgrade to business given this flight is on an A380? Obviously I have enough points available to fo this but I want to make sure I can get a busines seat as I want to sleep well as I have to work on Monday when I arrive 😆

FYI I am on Bronze.
 
There's actually a thread exactly for finding out if there's upgrade space left:

For your flight there seems to be quite good availability (at least 9 seats still available). While you are always going to be at a disadvantage compared anybody who isn't bronze, I wouldn't lose hope yet

F4 A0 J9 C9 D9 I0 W9 R9 T0 Y9 B9 H9K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 X9 E0

Sprucegoose

Thread 'Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk'

PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS
>>>> ADDED BY ADMIN (6 Sept 2010) <<<<



Background to this thread
We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions about seat availability on specific flights. These are all valid questions and we all appreciate the efforts our members go to to provide answers.

The only drawback is that our forums can become "cluttered" with specific questions about availability on specific flights. This tends to reduce the overall usability of our site.
We have therefore created...
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RealtimeY said:
There's actually a thread exactly for finding out if there's upgrade space left:

For your flight there seems to be quite good availability (at least 9 seats still available). While you are always going to be at a disadvantage compared anybody who isn't bronze, I wouldn't lose hope yet

F4 A0 J9 C9 D9 I0 W9 R9 T0 Y9 B9 H9K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 X9 E0

Sprucegoose

Thread 'Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk'

PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS
>>>> ADDED BY ADMIN (6 Sept 2010) <<<<



Background to this thread
We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions about seat availability on specific flights. These are all valid questions and we all appreciate the efforts our members go to to provide answers.

The only drawback is that our forums can become "cluttered" with specific questions about availability on specific flights. This tends to reduce the overall usability of our site.
We have therefore created...
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Thanks for this valuable information. Didn't know such a forum existed.

When does Qantas approve/reject these request for upgrade? I already have a booking on Premiun Economy with AA for the same day, but I am planning to book economy and apply for the upgrade and/or cancel either of the flights on the same say. I guess Qantas allows cancellation of classic reward tickets before departure, right?
 
madman2020 said:
When does Qantas approve/reject these request for upgrade?
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The official answer is here: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/use-points/classic-upgrade-rewards.html

Unofficially, you'll get an idea by going through the below thread. In my experience (as a P1), my upgrades have consistently come through 27 hours before the scheduled flight departure.

Mr_Orange

Thread 'Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)'

Not sure how useful this thread might prove to be, but I've been using the notes field in the AFF Flight Tracker to record JASAs, upgrades and op-ups. The purpose of this thread is to provide some analysis on the QF upgrades that I have requested.

Since July 2010, which is when my QF flying started, I've applied for 18 upgrades for myself and 2 for a family member for a total of 20.


  • 100% of them have come through.
  • 8 were international.
  • 12 were domestic.

  • 1 was W to J.

  • 1 was Y to W.

  • 18 were Y to J.

Interested to hear of others hit...
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Yes you can cancel for a 6,000-point fee.

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flyingfan said:
The official answer is here: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/use-points/classic-upgrade-rewards.html

Unofficially, you'll get an idea by going through the below thread. In my experience (as a P1), my upgrades have consistently come through 27 hours before the scheduled flight departure.

Mr_Orange

Thread 'Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)'

Not sure how useful this thread might prove to be, but I've been using the notes field in the AFF Flight Tracker to record JASAs, upgrades and op-ups. The purpose of this thread is to provide some analysis on the QF upgrades that I have requested.

Since July 2010, which is when my QF flying started, I've applied for 18 upgrades for myself and 2 for a family member for a total of 20.


  • 100% of them have come through.
  • 8 were international.
  • 12 were domestic.

  • 1 was W to J.

  • 1 was Y to W.

  • 18 were Y to J.

Interested to hear of others hit...
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Yes you can cancel for a 6,000-point fee.

Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions | Qantas

These Terms and Conditions form the basis of Qantas Frequent Flyer, to protect both Members and the Qantas Group.
www.qantas.com www.qantas.com
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Sorrry for the newbie question but what does WP stands for? I've seen many comments from users being successfully upgraded as 'WP'. Thanks.
 
So this is what I'm planning to do to snag two business class seats using QFF points. I'm a humble Bronze passenger.

I'm flying back to Sydney via LAX from my South American holiday and I booked 2x classic reward premium economy seats on AA73. AA73 departs at 22:40

I also want to book 2x economy classic reward seats in QF12 which departs at 21:20 to be able to apply for 2x business class upgrade using points.

If I get approved for this upgrade on QF12 and notified in advance, I hope to be able to cancel my booking on AA73. However, if my upgrade is not approved on QF12, then I will cancel the 2x economy seats on QF12 on time and fly on AA73 on premium economy.

How does it sound? Any better ideas? I know is risky and I'm hoping Qantas allows classic rewards booking to be cancelled prior departure. I'm also aware of the cancellation fee. Hope it's worth the risk but any comments would be appreciated.
 

Classic Flight Rewards​

Changes
  • Up to 24 hours before departure of the first flight segment on your ticket, you can change the date and time, class of travel or cancel your booking. These changes can be made on qantas.com at Manage booking.
  • Within 24 hours of your Classic Flight Reward booking departing, you can change date and time, or cancel your booking, by calling your local Qantas office.

    ....best to workout which Qanats location(s) you can call.
 
Next year I have two Classic Rewards flights in J on Air France.

On Qantas the fare class shows as O. When I go to Manage Booking on Air France I can't find a fare class anywhere.

I've just recently seen that Air France offers a 'J light' product that doesn't include lounge access etc. So I'm trying to figure out what I will be entitled to. Does anyone know what class it translates to? I've tried to find an answer online but can't see how to determine it post-booking on AF.

Thanks for any help 🙂
 
n1k said:
Next year I have two Classic Rewards flights in J on Air France.

On Qantas the fare class shows as O. When I go to Manage Booking on Air France I can't find a fare class anywhere.

I've just recently seen that Air France offers a 'J light' product that doesn't include lounge access etc. So I'm trying to figure out what I will be entitled to. Does anyone know what class it translates to? I've tried to find an answer online but can't see how to determine it post-booking on AF.

Thanks for any help 🙂
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It would be unusual for an award booking made via a partner to be ‘lite’, or to exclude things such as lounge access.

The exception I think is baggage. You can book on some US carriers such as AA and unless you are qantas silver or above (one world ruby) you won’t get a free bag.
 
MEL_Traveller said:
It would be unusual for an award booking made via a partner to be ‘lite’, or to exclude things such as lounge access.

The exception I think is baggage. You can book on some US carriers such as AA and unless you are qantas silver or above (one world ruby) you won’t get a free bag.
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AFAIK, all QF partners currently respect usual lounge and luggage benefits on CRs.

Seat selection can vary eg BA (even on revenue bookings with no status). AF/KL might have issues with seat selection also? Otherwise, should be fine. Booking a whY CR can be complete minefields.
 
Hi all,
I was wondering what the process was for booking trying to book a bassinet seat with an unborn infant (we have two legs - one code-share with JAL, and the other QF operated). Is it a matter of waiting for the infant to be born, adding them in at that point, then hoping there's still bassinet seats available?
Thanks!
 

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