Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

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PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS
>>>> ADDED BY ADMIN (6 Sept 2010) <<<<



Background to this thread
We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions about seat availability on specific flights. These are all valid questions and we all appreciate the efforts our members go to to provide answers.

The only drawback is that our forums can become "cluttered" with specific questions about availability on specific flights. This tends to reduce the overall usability of our site.
We have therefore created this new consolidated thread where you can ask questions about seat availability on specific flights. Hopefully, this will reduce clutter and improve useability.

Guidelines for posting in this thread
Please post questions about availability of specific flights or upgrade probability in this new consolidated thread. Be sure to include the airline, flight number, date, origin and destination and any other relevant detail.

When answering questions, please include the original question. This will assist in readability and management of the thread.

Thanks!



For Questions about Aircraft Configuration and Seat Availability, please use this thread:​



See this thread for hints on how to read loadings:


If looking for, say Qantas points upgrades, look for A class for First, mid to high D or any I class for Business and any R for Premium Economy.

Look for the most expensive category of the cabin YOU are currently booked in as being sold out e.g. J0 to first, W0 to Business & Y0 to PE for increased op-up chances. Also, look for availability on the discount premium buckets (A, P, I, D, U, T & Z inventories).

Conversely, look for high numbers in the discount economy buckets (N, O, Q, E & X inventories) for reduced op-up chances.

Seat maps can be a VERY rough guide but note that just because a seat is not showing as allocated does not mean that seat hasn't been sold. Not everyone pre-selects seats.




>>>> END OF ADMIN UPDATE <<<<

Original thread title: update on QF93 on 12 sept

Appreciate it if someone could check ExpertFlyer for loadings.

thnxs

SPRUCE
 
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Departing 06/06/26 - Sat SQ 212 SYD 7:25 AM → SIN 1:50 PM 77W
F3 A1 Z9 C9 J9 U0 D0 S9 T9 P0 L0 R0 Y9 B9 E9 M0 H0 W0 Q0 N0 G0

Departing 06/19/26 - Fri SQ 731 HKT 3:00 PM → SIN 6:20 PM 7M8
Z9 C9 J9 U9 D5 Y9 B9 E9 M9 H9 W9 Q9 N9 G0

Returning 06/12/26 - Fri SQ 211 SIN 9:35 AM → SYD 7:15 PM 77W
F0 A0 Z9 C0 J0 U0 D0 S7 T0 P0 L0 R0 Y9 B9 E9 M9 H9 W9 Q0 N0 G0
Thanks so much! I called SQ and asked about availability for points upgrades to J and they said no inventory available to upgrade.... I would have thought SQ731 above would be promising but clearly not....
 
Departing 05/03/26 - Sun CX 710 SIN 7:20 AM → HKG 11:35 AM 333
J9 C9 D9 P9 I9 W9 R9 E9 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N0 Q0 O9
I was one of the last boarding - there was only 1 person in J - all other seats unoccupied. State of the economy? I fly CX710 fairly regularly (always on a Sunday morning) and it was never that empty…
 

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Would be grateful for the loadings on QF129 and QF29 on 18 and 19 June 2026. Thanks in advance!
 
FYI. I just noticed that my free EF login is now allowing me to search flight loadings and award/upgrade seats. No idea how long that real “enhancement” has been around?
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It’s a little clunky only allowing a single search at a time but probably ok for a specific flight.
 
Would be grateful for the loadings on QF129 and QF29 on 18 and 19 June 2026. Thanks in advance!

What are the origin and arrival ports for QF129?

Departing 06/18/26 - QF 29 MEL 06/18/26 10:15 AM HKG 06/18/26 5:55 PM 333
J7 C6 D4 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O4 G0 X0 E0

Departing 06/19/26 - QF 29 MEL 06/19/26 10:15 AM HKG 06/19/26 5:55 PM 333
J8 C3 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9
 
What are the origin and arrival ports for QF129?
Apologies - I meant to say QF127 SYD-HKG.

Departing 06/18/26 - QF 29 MEL 06/18/26 10:15 AM HKG 06/18/26 5:55 PM 333
J7 C6 D4 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O4 G0 X0 E0

Departing 06/19/26 - QF 29 MEL 06/19/26 10:15 AM HKG 06/19/26 5:55 PM 333
J8 C3 D0 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9
Thank you!
 
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Apologies - I meant to say QF127 SYD-HKG.

Departing 06/18/26 - QF 127 SYD 10:10 AM HKG 06/18/26 5:55 PM 333
J9 C9 D9 I5 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X0 E0

Departing 06/19/26 - QF 127 SYD 06/19/26 10:10 AM HKG 06/19/26 5:55 PM 333
J9 C9 D7 I2 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q6 O0 G0 X0 E0
 
FYI. I just noticed that my free EF login is now allowing me to search flight loadings and award/upgrade seats. No idea how long that real “enhancement” has been around?
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It’s a little clunky only allowing a single search at a time but probably ok for a specific flight.
My (pilot) nephew has access to the staff travel portal and he tells me that he can see the whole pecking order and upgrade requests 3 months out @SYD

I got him to check our July flight and tells me only 2 J to F - hopefully us!🤞
 
My (pilot) nephew has access to the staff travel portal and he tells me that he can see the whole pecking order and upgrade requests 3 months out @SYD

I got him to check our July flight and tells me only 2 J to F - hopefully us!🤞
PSA. Direct all future requests to @Flyfrequently ! 😂

BTW, I assume staff are behind points/pay upgrades (other than operational seats)?
 
BTW, I assume staff are behind points/pay upgrades (other than operational seats)?
Correct @SYD
His Dad (my brother) had to wait 36 hours recently for QF7 then only got Y (got a laugh out of that!)
The night before they thought they were going, 43 Y seats left but all taken by midnight- believed to be due to a flight delay/ cancellation.
 

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