Downgrading QF JASA to Y?

[freepyjamas]

Booked a return JASA for 2, Mel-Hobart a while back. The flight back is on a 737-400, which IMO isn't worth going J in. So I'd like to downgrade to Y for the return leg.

Can I do this, and get a points/$ refund?

(It's mid July)

Thanks

 

[markis10]

You would have to get a refund then rebook, frankly it's unlikely to be worth it.

 

[freepyjamas]

Thanks for that!

 

[serfty]

There's really not a great difference in the seating between J on a QF 734 and on a 73H.

You still have greater pitch than most of economy and better width (The inner armrests move closer when in 2x2 mode giving additional space.).

The service would be the same - and you'll still get those 60 SC's.

 

[freepyjamas]

There's really not a great difference in the seating between J on a QF 734 and on a 73H.

You still have greater pitch than most of economy and better width (The inner armrests move closer when in 2x2 mode giving additional space.).

The service would be the same - and you'll still get those 60 SC's.

Isn't it 40?

Unfortunately, my counter clicks over to zero a couple of weeks later, so not too fussed about the SC's...

 

[wingspan]

Unfortunately, my counter clicks over to zero a couple of weeks later, so not too fussed about the SC's...

I've had a few issues lately with a refund for a JASA even though the reason I had it refunded was because of schedule changes on Qantas' part. It can be a big hassle. You've probably considered this already but what about changing the date of the flight, so that you take the same route but on a different trip (preferably in your next qualification year)?

 

[serfty]

Isn't it 40?

Unfortunately, my counter clicks over to zero a couple of weeks later, so not too fussed about the SC's...

It is 40, for some reason I read SYD-HBA

Anyway, 'tis a short flight and you should be fine.

 

[freepyjamas]

I've had a few issues lately with a refund for a JASA even though the reason I had it refunded was because of schedule changes on Qantas' part. It can be a big hassle. You've probably considered this already but what about changing the date of the flight, so that you take the same route but on a different trip (preferably in your next qualification year)?

Can't. Going down to MONA, staying at the Pavillions, dinner at the restaurant... will be a great weekend. Would've been perfect if it fell a day after requal... but I don't think my better half would let me shift the weekend on that basis :mrgreen:

 

[Shy180]

I've had a few issues lately with a refund for a JASA even though the reason I had it refunded was because of schedule changes on Qantas' part. It can be a big hassle. You've probably considered this already but what about changing the date of the flight, so that you take the same route but on a different trip (preferably in your next qualification year)?

What sort of issues? I refunded one last night simply to change my flight to a later time and it was quick, easy painless and (when the points return) worked just fine

 

[markis10]

What sort of issues? I refunded one last night simply to change my flight to a later time and it was quick, easy painless and (when the points return) worked just fine

JASAs can be instant or take weeks, for some reason it all depends on who you talk to, and changes can be dangerous as well, with quite a few reports of people having JASAs changed and finding out its a classic now, the QF people just dont get ASAs!

 

[ric_melb]

Not sure when your flight leaves but I must have been lucky, only had a 737-800 HBA/MEL when I do a status run.
HBA Qantas flights always seem very full. I think you will be grateful to be sitting in J, even if it is a 737-400.