Upgrading AA flights with QFF Points

[_TheTraveller_]

Just received this in the platinum newsletter. Not sure if anyone noticed this? I tried searching the on AFF but didn't see anything.

I recall QF mentioning this was being developed so I'm glad that it's out. It'll be interesting to see how this work in reality.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/use-points/partner-airline-upgrades.html

 

[SeatBackForward]

Definitely new, and the FAQ is quite detailed.

Doesn't however give much by way of ranking/ordering of upgrade requests.

 

[SYD]

I assume this is part of the broader roll out of OW alliance wide upgrades (there's another thread here). They were pretty poor value.

But the implementation in QF is very new. I have an upcoming AA SFO-JFK flight booked as a QF CR in whY. Quite recently I clicked on the "Upgrade" button and was told "Unavailable" (no surprise) but when I just clicked through on the link, it accepted the QF PNR and took me thru to AA.

"Only" 85,200 pts each to upgrade from whY to Biz (on a 3 class A321). Think I'll stick with the front row of MCE we were able to select for free!

 

[SeatBackForward]

They were pretty poor value.

If I'm not mistaken the alliance wide upgrades on Star Alliance are only available on the more flexible (read: expensive) fare buckets in each class?

 

[justinbrett]

I assume this is part of the broader roll out of OW alliance wide upgrades

Unless it’s preceding the “QF joining AAdvantage” announcement

 

[SYD]

Unless it’s preceding the “QF joining AAdvantage” announcement

If the QF fuel-fines come down to AA levels, bring it on!

 

[jimmy hutspah]

OT, but I can’t for the life of me find the AA MCE thread which would be handy to continue the positive enhancement discussion but I booked the flight back in Jan (no MCE during the booking process - QF usually gives you a one off seat selection during booking process but not afterwards. You have to go via AA and their PNR).

I went back in shortly after via AA and saw the pay to play for MCE but it was only a week or two latter that I checked again and it was free.

It’s most definitely back, I’ve got 8 AA legs coming up on a trip in Oct, a mixture of AA rev fares and QF CR fares, and all have allowed me to select MCE for free.

Back on topic, 39k points to upgrade for a 3 hour flight DFW - PSP? Not sure it’s worth it, given the MCE perks already.

 

[Mwenenzi]

I assume this is part of the broader roll out of OW alliance wide upgrades (there's another thread here). They were pretty poor value.

Thread here

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Thread 'AA miles for Qantas upgrades?'

Mar 6, 2024

More competition for "upgrades"....

Get Upgraded

upgrade.plusgrade.com

Needs more analysis but I'm sure the AFF collective can do a better job than me.
First thoughts are "how the hell is this going to affect lower status QFF members"? Is this the first incarnation of "OneWorld upgrades?"

• Guvner
• Replies: 16
• Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage

Edit
Would be better if discussion about AA MCE for pax with QF status is moved to another thread, Deserving its own thread
Topic of this thread "Upgrading AA flights with QFF Points"

 

[SYD]

Thread here

G

Thread 'AA miles for Qantas upgrades?'

Mar 6, 2024

More competition for "upgrades"....

Get Upgraded

upgrade.plusgrade.com

Needs more analysis but I'm sure the AFF collective can do a better job than me.
First thoughts are "how the hell is this going to affect lower status QFF members"? Is this the first incarnation of "OneWorld upgrades?"

• Guvner
• Replies: 16
• Forum: American Airlines | AAdvantage

Edit
Would be better if discussion about AA MCE for pax with QF status is moved to another thread, Deserving its own thread
Topic of this thread "Upgrading AA flights with QFF Points"

There is another MCE related thread but I cannot find it! (see post #13). I tried AFF search, Google search, and scrolling through QF and AA threads….

Edit:
Mods - this thread has some discussion on the return of AA MCE for QF status PAX.

Post in thread 'Qantas status on AA flights'
Qantas status on AA flights