Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

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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 this new consolidated thread where you can ask questions about seat availability on specific flights. Hopefully, this will reduce clutter and improve useability.

Guidelines for posting in this thread
Please post questions about availability of specific flights or upgrade probability in this new consolidated thread. Be sure to include the airline, flight number, date, origin and destination and any other relevant detail.

When answering questions, please include the original question. This will assist in readability and management of the thread.

Thanks!



For Questions about Aircraft Configuration and Seat Availability, please use this thread:​



See this thread for hints on how to read loadings:


If looking for, say Qantas points upgrades, look for A class for First, mid to high D or any I class for Business and any R for Premium Economy.

Look for the most expensive category of the cabin YOU are currently booked in as being sold out e.g. J0 to first, W0 to Business & Y0 to PE for increased op-up chances. Also, look for availability on the discount premium buckets (A, P, I, D, U, T & Z inventories).

Conversely, look for high numbers in the discount economy buckets (N, O, Q, E & X inventories) for reduced op-up chances.

Seat maps can be a VERY rough guide but note that just because a seat is not showing as allocated does not mean that seat hasn't been sold. Not everyone pre-selects seats.




>>>> END OF ADMIN UPDATE <<<<

Original thread title: update on QF93 on 12 sept

Appreciate it if someone could check ExpertFlyer for loadings.

thnxs

SPRUCE
 
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Way out, but could I kindly ask for the loadings of QF36 SIN - MEL on Wednesday, 7 October.
 
Hi all — hoping someone with ExpertFlyer/system access could kindly check loadings for QF5 on 23 September 2026 (the SYD–PER–FCO through-service on the 787-9).

I'm chasing a Business upgrade only (not interested in Premium Economy), so specifically after:
- I and D class availability on the SYD–PER sector
- I and D class availability on the PER–FCO sector

My details:
- Qantas Gold frequent flyer
- Booked in Economy K (Flex domestically, Saver internationally)
- Solo traveller
- Classic Upgrade Reward request already lodged

A dummy booking is currently showing ~8 Business seats bookable on PER–FCO a week out, which I'm taking as an encouraging load signal, but I know sale inventory isn't the same as upgrade space.

Would really appreciate your read on the general likelihood of the Classic Upgrade Reward clearing on either sector given my status/fare — realistically is a solo Gold in with a decent shot here, or am I dreaming? Thanks so much!
 
Hi all — hoping someone with ExpertFlyer/system access could kindly check loadings for QF5 on 23 September 2026 (the SYD–PER–FCO through-service on the 787-9).

I'm chasing a Business upgrade only (not interested in Premium Economy), so specifically after:
- I and D class availability on the SYD–PER sector
- I and D class availability on the PER–FCO sector

My details:
- Qantas Gold frequent flyer
- Booked in Economy K (Flex domestically, Saver internationally)
- Solo traveller
- Classic Upgrade Reward request already lodged

A dummy booking is currently showing ~8 Business seats bookable on PER–FCO a week out, which I'm taking as an encouraging load signal, but I know sale inventory isn't the same as upgrade space.

Would really appreciate your read on the general likelihood of the Classic Upgrade Reward clearing on either sector given my status/fare — realistically is a solo Gold in with a decent shot here, or am I dreaming? Thanks so much!
Here you go - still a bit early for a Gold FF to be holding out hope, as P1 and WP are not yet processing. Maybe come back for an update inside of T-60 or T-24:

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Cheers,
Matt.
 
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Hi, could someone pls kindly help check the loading for
QF30 HKG-MEL on 27 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 28 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 29 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 30 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 31 Oct
Thanks!
 
Hi, could someone pls kindly help check the loading for
QF30 HKG-MEL on 27 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 28 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 29 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 30 Oct
QF30 HKG-MEL on 31 Oct
Departing 10/27/26 - Tue QF 30 HKG 7:30 PM → MEL 8:00 AM 333
J4 C4 D3 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O1 G0 X0 E0

Departing 10/28/26 - Wed QF 30 HKG 7:30 PM → MEL 8:00 AM 333
J9 C8 D7 I3 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O0 G0 X0 E0

Departing 10/29/26 - Thu QF 30 HKG 7:30 PM → MEL 8:00 AM 333
J9 C0 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q7 O0 G0 X0 E0

Departing 10/30/26 - Fri QF 30 HKG 7:30 PM → MEL 8:00 AM 333
J5 C0 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N8 Q2 O0 G0 X0 E0

Departing 10/31/26 - Sat QF 30 HKG 7:30 PM → MEL 8:00 AM 333
J3 C1 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q8 O1 G0 X0 E0
 

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