JASA UUP Anyone?

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Hi All,

Long time no post. I'm wondering if any of you AFF'ers out there have been successful in receiving a JASA UUP (i.e. upgrading a JASA which books in U class to F on points)?

I couldn't request online, had to call (typical of QF systems really) but the fare conditions are as if full J, including upgrade options, so I thought I'd give it a try.

The J cabin on A380 isn't so bad, but the F will be better

Interested to hear if anyone has had any joy with this yet?

 

[docjames]

Did they list it for you when you rang? What does your account say when you go into your booking?

I wasnt aware JASA were listable for Points-upgrades to F

 

[oz_mark]

Did they list it for you when you rang? What does your account say when you go into your booking?

I wasnt aware JASA were listable for Points-upgrades to F

I haven't tried, as I've not taken a JASA on a flight with first class, but from the T&C's, they are allowed:

16.1.3 Flight Upgrades are not available when travelling on Restricted Fares (except for those Segments with a Qantas (QF) flight number booked in Z or U class entered on the itinerary as part of a Qantas & Jetstar Any Seat Award), Codeshare Flights or Qantas & Partner Classic Awards. Otherwise, Flight Upgrades may be requested only on paid travel or Qantas & Jetstar Any Seat Awards on a confirmed and ticketed Qantas domestic or international flight booking on a service operated by Qantas, with a Qantas (QF) flight number, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

 

[serfty]

Such upgrades may be lower in priority (within Status levels) than other Business to First upgrades classes (J, C, D, I), but they should Qualify.

I am considering requesting such for SYD-SIN in June (QF31) but probably won't.

 

[markis10]

There has been reports of people doing a change online from a JASA to a FASA once the booking has been made for a small amount of $$$ extra! Why upgrade and play the lottery if you can guarantee a seat?

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

There has been reports of people doing a change online from a JASA to a FASA once the booking has been made for a small amount of $$$ extra! Why upgrade and play the lottery if you can guarantee a seat?

Yes, I was one who reported it, however it only applies if there is P class availability, in this case, there is not, so it's back to the lottery for me. (And in addition, I have already changed this flight online once, so cannot change it again. You would not get the cheap upgrade rate if you call - this is surely a system anomaly...

I'd be interested to hear if anyone had any success, purely for my own interest. I will of course report back but not going until April MEL-LHR.

And yes, it is listed in my booking as the usual upgrade 'requested' status - but you can't do it online - had to call the premium desk. After many conversations with agents at QF who appear to know less than many of us and are not familiar with the Ts&Cs, a JASA or FASA takes on its own set of fare conditions - usually upgradable, changeable, etc. You are of course limited to flights with availability of U or P class for the good deals, but I did have a U bucket availed by making a change request on a JASA previously... sneaky sneaky

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Such upgrades may be lower in priority (within Status levels) than other Business to First upgrades classes (J, C, D, I), but they should Qualify.

I am considering requesting such for SYD-SIN in June (QF31) but probably won't.

I would think fare class would only come into within a band, i.e. if there were more WP requests than seats...

I would consider trying the change online function, as on that sector i've snagged a FASA for around SGD$300 in cash...

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

I am pleased to advise this process actually works:

1. Book JASA
2. If no P class availability to do a sneaky change for a few hundred bucks, call the premium desk to request an upgrade (I guess normal FF service center should do it also)
3. Hope and Pray

I was lucky to get my upgrade from J->F for my recent MEL-LHR flight. A380 First is rather nice, and a guy could get used to it.

Alas, I'm back to lowly J for the flight home as it's on a BA ticket - hence no upgrades

Also posted zero points/SCs but premium desk sorted that without issue.

Happy travels!

 

[Princess Fiona]

Good work, now to find that elusive JASA at classic award levels

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Good work, now to find that elusive JASA at classic award levels

Indeed... my tip is to book well ahead.

Now, I don't endorse this practice, and it may or may not have actually worked for me (cough), but if you were to book a JASA in a U bucket (classic rate), you could call up the premium desk and ask for another U seat to be availed to change to another flight where there is no U class available... They will [annoyingly] convert it to look like a classic booking, but it's still a JASA ticket with JASA conditions, so applying to the service centre will get your points and SCs allocated post-haste . You didn't hear it from me...

 

[kody]

Hi all,

Long time follower first time poster. After much help from this site I was able to book a JASA BNE to HKG via PER for 120,000 points and $650 cash. Before my return trip back i wanted to change to an earlier flight however had no luck finding another U seat available on QF30 via MEL, However afteer a call to the call centre in Hong Kong the sales agent went to work and called me back in around an hour with a seat on QF30 in first class for an additional $280!

Made a great end to the trip I also earned points and SC at First level, I'm only a PS.

Hope this info helps

 

[ermen]

I am pleased to advise this process actually works:

1. Book JASA
2. If no P class availability to do a sneaky change for a few hundred bucks, call the premium desk to request an upgrade (I guess normal FF service center should do it also)
3. Hope and Pray

I was lucky to get my upgrade from J->F for my recent MEL-LHR flight. A380 First is rather nice, and a guy could get used to it.

Alas, I'm back to lowly J for the flight home as it's on a BA ticket - hence no upgrades

Also posted zero points/SCs but premium desk sorted that without issue.

Happy travels!

Hi i was just wondering if one were to do this, would u get F SCs and points? How do u actually upgrade? With points or cash?

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Hi i was just wondering if one were to do this, would u get F SCs and points? How do u actually upgrade? With points or cash?

Upgrade with points - always points/SCs from the original booked class (i.e. J SCs)
Upgrade with dollars - upgrades the fare - F SCs but usually very expensive due to low cash value of JASA (exception is P class availability, becomes the magic FASA) (or is that JUFASA?)

Of course, don't do any of these things as there won't be any F seats left for me

 

[ermen]

Got it thanks. Wont countenance a cash or points upgrade if no P as too expensive but the flight i want has P so was gg to do that . Was wondering if can request for P to be released to do a cash upgrade! Maybe will try!

 

[Isochronous]

There has been reports of people doing a change online from a JASA to a FASA once the booking has been made for a small amount of $$$ extra! Why upgrade and play the lottery if you can guarantee a seat?

How do you change online?