QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

[DejaBrew]

Approve them all, problem solved!

 

[CorporateFlyerMEL]

called this morning, system has been down since Tuesday with no idea when will be back up and running

 

[fkcn]

But they still told me over phone that my flights, with booking number assigned, were declined…..

 

[Doctore1003]

So that means they’re getting around 1000 requests per day? Wild!

 

[BriarFlyer]

So that means they’re getting around 1000 requests per day? Wild!

This doesn't surprise me. Since it's the only way to get a CR seat on many routes.

 

[fletty]

When I rang a while back, they said about 30% of calls to the premium line are CR releases, so not surprising.

 

[Doctore1003]

When I rang a while back, they said about 30% of calls to the premium line are CR releases, so not surprising.

Wow. Makes me wonder how long before this benefit is “enhanced”.

 

[fletty]

Wow. Makes me wonder how long before this benefit is “enhanced”.

I think recall madrooster or theinsider saying they wouldn't be surprised if the facility would be made available online next year.

 

[Kangol]

There is a way to manually approve them. But you must be P1 to access this.

Yes, that was what I was referring to.

 

[muppet]

I think recall madrooster or theinsider saying they wouldn't be surprised if the facility would be made available online next year.

I think if it ever goes online, that will pretty much be the end of the benefit. Or at least in its current form where success is relatively attainable.

 

[serfty]

I think if it ever goes online, that will pretty much be the end of the benefit. Or at least in its current form where success is relatively attainable.

Or maybe have it in the form of a redeemable instrument.

 

[Captain Halliday]

Or maybe have it in the form of a redeemable instrument.

I have an old clarinet that I’d happily swap for some J seats to LHR.

 

[vhojm]

Success for 2 seats requested in First on Qf38 for tonight’s flight.

Qf36 was cancelled late last week and QF38 changed to an A380. Mum upgraded herself and got instant confirmation and then called to changed our business reward seats to first. Droid was down on Friday so it was sent for manual review and confirmed first thing this morning.

Was showing F7, A7 when it went for review and then F9, A9 this morning and back to A7 after our seats were confirmed.

Very fun.

 

[wandering_fred]

I apparently tried a "wrong thread" so Admins please delete the post in the WRONG one.
I did do a quick search with no help forthcoming. Please blame my poor choice of search parameters if the answer is actually in this thread.
International medium haul (India) flight in 6 days:
Expert flyer shows J8 C8 D7 I7 U1 Y9... G0 X9 E0
Status WP Flex Y ticket. Classic reward business upgrade requested.
Is it worthwhile calling in and asking for the classic reward upgrade request to be cleared?
And get the two domestic upgrade requests "handled at the same time". Plenty of space being offered for sale but no U (or Z) class.
Pre-clearance would provide peace and tranquility while waiting for the start of the wandering
Fred

 

[sudoer]

Is it worthwhile calling in and asking for the classic reward upgrade request to be cleared?

I don't believe this is something they're able to do for international. I would be very surprised if your upgrade didn't clear at T-48 though.

 

[RealtimeY]

For domestic business rewards, is it still D class that's required? I just had an agent insist that only I class was able to be requested and I didn't argue because it only affected me by an hour, but unsure if something's changed recently?

 

[dairyfloss]

For domestic business rewards, is it still D class that's required? I just had an agent insist that only I class was able to be requested and I didn't argue because it only affected me by an hour, but unsure if something's changed recently?

No changes, or at least none that have been made known. I assume they were more familiar or used to international requests. Domestic is D for business and N for economy.

 

[SimonR32]

Requested a PER>MEL leg on the 27/11/25 yesterday, accidentally didn't mention I wanted business class and the economy got approved... Then clarified and asked for business and this also was approved. Pretty happy with it being so seamless

and got an involuntary downgrade when I arrived at the airport...

 

[HarryTheFlyer]

and got an involuntary downgrade when I arrived at the airport...

What was the airport staff service recovery like?