Using QF points to redeem Emirates First Class SYD-CHC

[mjm056]

I am exploring the option to redeem points for SYD-CHC x 2 PaX in First Class on Emirates. It only ever shows one seat available and the business class alternative for one of us is never on the same flights. Does anyone have any tips or tricks as to how we can book 2 x First Class on the same flight. I've seen an article here previously of a couple who used points for the round trip so its obviously possible. I've considered just booking one and see if another pops up for a separate booking. All suggestions welcome.

Cheers mjm056

 

[aaa99]

Yes, try 30 days before.
If there are any unsold seats, they show up

This is how we managed to do it

 

[Matt_01]

EK have become a bit tighter with F. Prior to covid it was quite easy as they always seem to release 2 F seats. When we went last year initially was able to get x1F and x2J, at a later point EK released a second F seat so we changed to x2F and x1J. On the return it was x1F and x2J as additional seats were not released. EK do release additional seats closer to the date of travel.

 

[mjm056]

EK have become a bit tighter with F. Prior to covid it was quite easy as they always seem to release 2 F seats. When we went last year initially was able to get x1F and x2J, at a later point EK released a second F seat so we changed to x2F and x1J. On the return it was x1F and x2J as additional seats were not released. EK do release additional seats closer to the date of travel.

Thanks Matt, I've been looking off and on for maybe 6 months and never seem to see 2 seats. I wonder if I book one under my log in and risk another under my partners log in ? another. we have been reasonably flexible with days and dates yet nothing.