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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    Interesting.. i lodged a request 2 days ago, no bot was available so it went for manual review. 2 days had passed i had not heard anything. I called them asking for a status update, and was apologetically told that the request had been screwed up when created. The agent deleted it completely...
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    well done. A+ for perseverance. You spot on - don't ask, dont get.
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    Question - in the past I've made requests for international U seats and the request has been either approved or declined on the spot. Today when I requested U JFK-SYD in July - I was told it was 'on request' and I would get an email within 2 days for the outcome. Does anyone know why they...
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    QF1 SYD-SIN-LHR 5/6/24 I9 = 1 x U declined QF1 SYD-SIN-LHR 4/6/24 I6 = 1 x U declined Had good success on Sydney-Vancouver this year, but hard to get London...
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    shouldn't take that long for ticketing...
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    Melbourne Wednesday 8 March Refuelers' strike

    No QF flights out of MEL to SYD on sale for 8/3 (as at 6/3 10pm). Only Jetstar.
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    No QF Flights MEL-SYD for Sale 8 March 2023

    So...interestingly enough, I was looking to change a MEL-SYD flight on Thursday 9 March, to a Wednesday evening flight on 8 March - and there is not one QF seat available - at all, anywhere. Only Jetstar. I didn't believe the agent on the phone, so I thought I would call back later and try...
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    So I called tonight (twice), looking for a Business class reward seat MEL-YVR return. I got Fiona with a kiwi accent, twice. Excellent service. I never knew this perk existed until I read about it here. Thanks all! In both cases the return leg was confirmed, had to try a new date for...
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic award seats?

    is there a right time of day to get the Hobart team? i wanted to check award seat release but i'm often thinking about it late at night. And do i call the number on the back of my Platinum card?
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    SQ Open Jaw Booking

    Hi I have booked an open jaw flight MEL-DME, LHR-MEL in June 2017 on Singapore Airlines. The booking is in economy flexi-saver (W class - refundable and changeable for a $70 fee). I was thinking of paying to change the return leg to Business class once I have arrived in Moscow. My question -...
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    SQ228 Jan 1

    Hi, whenever i check expertflyer.com the seat map looks different the one i see when i manage my bookings. Expertflyer shows seats as blocked, but they are available in manage my booking and vice versa. What causes this difference? I have no status with Singapore Airlines....
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    Advice/Lounge Access - Cathay Pacific

    Hi All Its been awhile since i have been travelling, i used to have QF Gold, but now i'm a lowly bronze member, and not a member of Qantas Club either. I will be travelling premium economy MEL-Hong Kong-Amsterdam and return on Cathay Pacific later this year, what are my best options for...
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    QF Domestic A330-300

    Hi All I'm traveling PER-MEL today in business class. Plane is listed as an a330-300.... Does this mean I get a skybed??
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    QF7 diverted to Houston

    QF7 just sighted at DFW, I'm assuming QF8 will now run late due to crew duty time?
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    QF7 diverted to Houston

    Can anyone confirm QF7 was diverted to Houston due to bad weather in DFW? I'm in DFW and confirm the weather has been shocking..
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