How many waitlisted flights should I book to be confident that I will get a result?

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I have booked business class flights (X4) to Europe in July 2020 - and I am now looking for flights home (during school holidays and the European summer). I have booked 4 waitlisted options back to Australia, but I am wondering whether that is enough? I have only found 1 option that isn't waitlisted, which isn't a great location or flight times - but perhaps I should snap it up?

I keep getting error messages when I try to book some waitlisted options - Singapore Airlines told me that this means that it is because there are some flights that inaccurately show seats that do not exist (super frustrating).
 
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Given you want 4 seats, I’d waitlist all the better options and then book the poorer option. This way you at least have your return guaranteed.

Afterthought....On your preferred flight, is there 1F and 3J available ?
 
absolutely waitlist for your preferred flights, but confirm the flight that is available. The waitlists may never clear.
 
I have booked business class flights (X4) to Europe in July 2020
You managed to get 4 J seats on the same flight or are these 4 J seats spread over different flights/days?
Given the time of year, you're better off waitlisting for your preferred flights and make a confirmed booking for any flights that are available for immediate confirmation. If the waitlist clears, you can always ring up, cancel the confirmed booking and use the points to confirm the waitlist booking.
 
We booked last year and waitlisted 12 months out for my DD's return flight. It never came through. As she was 12 and DH flew back earlier for business, I needed her and DS on the same flight as me so I redeemed an Advantage reward. I am glad I did as the plane was full.

In your case, I would book the average available flights and then wait and see what comes up.
 
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