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I did end up getting this upgrade, a pleasant surprise. In fact I was even upgraded on the domestic leg without even asking for it. I'm positively impressed for a change. Now let's see what happens on the return flight.

Thanks @madrooster I booked in H so I still hold a sliver of hope.

Somewhat related to this question: I have a booking SYD-MEL-HKG where I requested an upgrade for the MEL-HKG and HKG-MEL legs, but not for the domestic legs. I was going to upgrade the domestic legs now too, but have the following concerns: 1. Will upgrading the domestic part reset the request...

Just checked my call log. First call around 2pm, second at 7:50pm

Had to call Qantas twice in the past week, once to release a classic rewards seat and the second time to clarify a duplicate booking. I got the Hobart call centre both times. Waiting time was 1 or 2 minutes. The interaction was pleasant and efficient, couldn't ask for more. Well done. A huge...

Agreed, it is a rip off for those who have been collecting points assuming they can use those points for CR seats. The trouble is, if you don't use your points now in whatever way you can (CR+ included), the value of those points will continue to deflate.

Strange. The date ribbon shows tons of CR availability but when you get to that date there's either nothing there, or only CR+ availability.

I really can't see them phasing out CR. I don't think it will happen. What is almost a certainty is QF steadily decreasing CR seat availability and increasing the points required, dressing it up as "improvements" for the CR+ program by reducing competition from CR. Looks like I joined the wrong...

I can see the current rare availability of CR upgrade diminishing to zero. Right now if you buy a Y ticket and request a CR upgrade, you're unlikely to get it, even as WP, due to the lack of availability in premium cabins. With the increased competition from CR+ vacant premium seats will be a...

Don't feel bad. As a WP, the last time I got the HBA call centre was years ago, when I was still SG in fact. The QF call centre is a joke. The service is back to the bad old days, none of the improvements promised by the new CEO have been kept. Even Plat members get atrocious service now.

I called last week, as a WP, and gave up after 25 minutes, assuming the long wait time was due to the DSC promotion. Called again today after 9pm and was on hold for 30 minutes. So it has nothing to do with the promotion. Even if it did, it really can't be an excuse, it's not like they were not...

Thanks Matt, this was my unrderstanding too. Regards, Alan.

Hi all, Returning from Vienna to Sydney at the end of October on a QF codechare with Emirates. Are there any OneWorld lounges accessible to me in VIE? It doesn't look like there are any, just wanted to confirm. Thanks.

Hello, Returning from ICN to Sydney in a few weeks in Y. According to the QF website, high tier frequent flyers are eligible to use the KAL partner lounge. It doesn't specify whether Platinum members are entitled to enter the KAL First lounge, or just the business lounge. Does anyone know...

Thanks @Lukabs I can see it now