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Oh yeah that's weird. Same issue but in reverse?

I got a bit caught out by this when I was looking at getting a Platinum Release on flights to Japan - I was so sure certain dates had no business rewards (as I was searching both one way and with multi-city one way), but it turns out that there was classic rewards on the return. Take a look at...

Success in getting the following business seats released; - Apr 23 QF25 (I3) Approved - Apr 24 QF25 (I3) Approved - booked - Apr 24 QF59 (I3) Approved - May 11 QF60 (I1) Declined - May 12 QF26 (I1) Approved Wasn't able to reach Hobart across 2 calls tonight. First agent requested but claimed...

oh I wasn't expecting this - I wonder if this was scheduled in advance or if it has anything to do with the announced VFF changes. Anyway, happy to think about some bookings...

Yeah it's a really annoying limitation. I know they don't want people selling these passes, but jeez.

A week ago, I applied for a classic upgrade on a SYD-MEL flight (on the 8th of Nov) and it's just come through as confirmed. Not exactly sure why it's confirming so early, I can only assume that they added an award seat to the flight thus causing this to confirm immediately?

So I had the call center hold some released award seats earlier this month for 3 days whilst I decided if I wanted them - at the time I was told to either call back within 3 days to confirm, or the tickets would auto cancel. I didn't end up wanting the seats, so I let the date pass and just...

One of the "issues" with revenue status earn is that whilst it's simpler for VA flights, it ends up being somewhat more complex because every revenue system still needs a traditional earn table for partner flights (and presumably even VA domestic flights with an e.g. QR code). One thing I'm...

I wonder if DSC will still be a thing under the new system? I guess under a revenue based system a status run is whatever costs as close to the amount you need. I think this is exactly why VA thinks they can make these major changes - and for better or for worse, I think they're probably right

You should be OK, I've made a 2h International to Domestic connection from QF to JL there at 6am before (including changing terminals) with enough time to take a shower at the lounge.

Indeed, the only main difference is whether you're protected on the next flight or not. ANA is generally pretty reliable and there's plenty of flights to CTS to rebook yourself onto (and they're not too expensive) if you misconnect, so I wouldn't be too worried about booking 2 separate tickets.

As someone who primarily flies to Asia and occasionally North America, I'm pretty lucky - I find these routes have significantly better QF award availability than Europe, and are easier to get Platinum award releases on too.

FWIW I've never seen the Calculator wrong per se for a given SC/Points value - only missing a flight/fare class combination that should exist. If the calculator gives a value for your flight & fare class combination, it's correct from what I've seen. With that said I usually rely on the tables...

If it returns a result when searching for two, then there is at least two seats left at the displayed price. If it returns a lower price when searching for one, then there is additionally one seat at the lower price.

No, you should be ok to wait until last minute.

True, but I would say other than takeoff and landing the Apex Suites are the most private seats without a door. Agree storage can be annoying.

The 2-2-2 Apex Suite window seat is very good and has direct aisle access, don't dismiss it because it's 2-2-2.

Assuming your flights were $1000 per person Fee for credit is $225 pp, so you'll technically get a voucher for $1000 but will be charged a $225 fee when you use it. Therefore, the effective credit value is $775 pp Fee for refund is $500pp, so you'll get a $500 refund per person.

Could you elaborate on what happened? There's not much that happens at check-in to go wrong unless you had a special request if some kind?

There's likely only 1 CR ticket left. All passengers in a booking need to be on the same ticket type, so it makes you buy 2x of the more expensive classic plus. You could make two seperate bookings to get the lowest possible total price.