The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[Beano]

Check-in with whatever seats were selected beforehand, then open the in-app boarding pass after completed and there is a view/change seats option, there. It's also accessible in the manage booking area. Depending on flight and operations, that option is possible right up until check-in closes, but for some flights it will be moved to airport control (not that often for mainline services).

Cheers,
Matt

I was caught out on an International flight and I am sure it was something like 24 hours before departure that it went to the airport so couldn't select a seat on check-in. I usually select my seat as soon as the flight is ticketed. For those without the ability to select seats early Qantas allow seat selection from 90 hours before departure.

 

[dairyfloss]

I was caught out on an International flight and I am sure it was something like 24 hours before departure that it went to the airport so couldn't select a seat on check-in. I usually select my seat as soon as the flight is ticketed. For those without the ability to select seats early Qantas allow seat selection from 90 hours before departure.

Yes - some ports are known to be problematic in this regard. I've only really noticed it happening out of South East Asia and India, myself (other than for maybe regional / dash services in AU)

 

[AIRwin]

For those without the ability to select seats early Qantas allow seat selection from 90 hours before departure.

T-80?

 

[Beano]

T-80?

Sorry, yes T-80.

 

[Flyfrequently]

T80 brought us forward from row 10 to Row 5, haven't flown Y domestic since the rules were changed a few months ago @AIRwin

 

[Flyfrequently]

Found this on Qantas website: you can change seats up until 3 hours before departure only if you have not checked in

Check-in with whatever seats were selected beforehand, then open the in-app boarding pass after completed and there is a view/change seats option, there. It's also accessible in the manage booking area. Depending on flight and operations, that option is possible right up until check-in closes, but for some flights it will be moved to airport control (not that often for mainline services).

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Beano]

T80 brought us forward from row 10 to Row 5, haven't flown Y domestic since the rules were changed a few months ago @AIRwin

My colleague does that. I book my seats about 10 days in advance and then I find him in the same row as me, usually 5. He has to do the T80.

 

[dairyfloss]

Found this on Qantas website: you can change seats up until 3 hours before departure only if you have not checked in
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Nah - you can definitely change after check-in; have done it countless times before (actually... perhaps not after checkin at the airport; talking about online check-in through the app)

 

[Flyfrequently]

Nah - you can definitely change after check-in; have done it countless times before (actually... perhaps not after checkin at the airport; talking about online check-in through the app)

I bit the bullet and just paid the 90 bucks @dairyfloss

 

[Flyfrequently]

And if I had only read your response a tad earlier - call it a travel mistake @dairyfloss
Way I look at it is, less $$ for Flyfrequently offspring when we cark it

 

[dairyfloss]

I bit the bullet and just paid the 90 bucks @dairyfloss

QF thanks you for your kind donation

 

[Flyfrequently]

QF thanks you for your kind donation

It was worth it @dairyfloss we got a shadow and very well looked after by the CSM, he was on our J flight last Tuesday.

 

[Beano]

And if I had only read your response a tad earlier - call it a travel mistake @dairyfloss
Way I look at it is, less $$ for Flyfrequently offspring when we cark it

You can always transfer you left overs to your offspring. Just leave them your logon details!

 

[tmdl]

Since the EK404 flight was cancelled and our flight was APR 25 we have been moved to QF2 (SIN-SYD) and an inwards connections to MEL. My wife was originally booked in EK F and I was booked in J and have been rebooked in the original booking class on QF metal.

Does anyone know how I can upgrade from J to F on QF? I am only QFF Bronze?

 

[Lynda2475]

Does anyone know how I can upgrade from J to F on QF? I am only QFF Bronze?

You should be able to request using points via Manage My Booking in your Qantas account

Noting that for International booking upgrade requests are not processed immediately like they are for domestic.

International upgrade requests are processed in order of Qantas Frequent Flyer membership level, with CL/Platinum One members receiving the highest priority. Confirmations are sent within 7 days for CL/Platinum One members, within 3 days for Platinum members, and within 24 hours for Gold, Silver, and Bronze members.

With so few F seats, Id guess as a NB your chances are are extremely low, unless perhaps upgrading from a fully flex paid J seat as those will higher status will be processed first.

 

[tmdl]

You should be able to request using points via Manage My Booking in your Qantas account

Noting that for International booking upgrade requests are not processed immediately like they are for domestic.

International upgrade requests are processed in order of Qantas Frequent Flyer membership level, with CL/Platinum One members receiving the highest priority. Confirmations are sent within 7 days for CL/Platinum One members, within 3 days for Platinum members, and within 24 hours for Gold, Silver, and Bronze members.

With so few F seats, Id guess as a NB your chances are are extremely low, unless perhaps upgrading from a fully flex paid J seat as those will higher status will be processed first.

I am on a rewards J flight so guess I will need to just settle with J

 

[dairyfloss]

I am on a rewards J flight so guess I will need to just settle with J

Yes - no option to upgrade from J on a rewards booking. I’d mentioned that on the other thread you posted to, but it was deleted

 

[tmdl]

Yes - no option to upgrade from J on a rewards booking. I’d mentioned that on the other thread you posted to, but it was deleted

I thought so, do you know if QF is strict on if I can sit opposite my wife F/ Take a photo for her?

 

[dairyfloss]

I thought so, do you know if QF is strict on if I can sit opposite my wife F/ Take a photo for her?

Not sure on that; best would be for her to ask the crew in the F cabin on the day. A visit might be ok; joining her for a meal or anything else is not likely

 

[tmdl]

Not sure on that; best would be for her to ask the crew in the F cabin on the day. A visit might be ok; joining her for a meal or anything else is not likely

Thought so, would be similar to EK although have always managed to get a seat in F next to her