However if you are a QR Privilege Club (PC) member, the QR N subclass does qualify for QR upgrade request using PC Qpoints or Qcredits - On such a short flight, I wouldn't bother. Ineligible for PC upgrade request are "T-O-W" subclasses.
N earns 25% base miles on AA so you could send it there if you participate in buying points for that programme also then redeem on QF. Alternatively you could earn to QR and if you do more QR flying then transfer to Accor if enough points.
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