Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

[levelnine]

Pretty sure even domestic F doesn’t get lounge access across most US carriers on a standalone ticket. It’s all paid lounge access. Why some AA flyers jump on QP discounts when available.

Depends on the route.

On AA, you even get AA Flagship lounge access from class of service on many routes:

Flagship Lounge − Travel information − American Airlines

www.aa.com

 

[Ricicles]

Success J to F on QF2 on 10th July. T-7 days!! Rare one.

 

[fkcn]

I’m waitlisted for QF2 from LHR on July 16 but looks full the whole way. But 4 F seats show on QF82, which leaves Sin not too long after Q2 on July 17. Would they shift me to QF82 if F still available at the time? Anyone tried this as airport upgrade?

 

[Notyourbag]

Success at T-27 for QF255 SYD-SIN-CDG from Flex Y to J. Phew!

 

[TeaKozy]

I’m waitlisted for QF2 from LHR on July 16 but looks full the whole way. But 4 F seats show on QF82, which leaves Sin not too long after Q2 on July 17. Would they shift me to QF82 if F still available at the time? Anyone tried this as airport upgrade?

Do contracted staff at outposts have the same authority when a flight is under airport control? I’m doubtful whether paid upgrades would be a justified reason for a routing change - in my experience I’ve only been moved on account of delays/cancellations.

 

[sudoer]

But 4 F seats show on QF82, which leaves Sin not too long after Q2 on July 17. Would they shift me to QF82 if F still available at the time? Anyone tried this as airport upgrade?

Extremely unlikely.

 

[bigal1990]

QF5 SYD-PER Y to J success at exactly T-27. Silver Qantas Club

 

[gethsemene]

QF24 9/7/26 unsuccessful Y-J, Plat, requested on booking (Feb DSC).

 

[fkcn]

Extremely unlikely.

That’s what I thought!

 

[Nigeldw]

i would be interested in feedback on this; as a regular QF1/QF2 P1 i have had a very high % of upgrades from Premium to Business when travelling on my own. But when travelling with wife (platinum) we have had Zero success. Last flight had 5 available bus class the day before we flew, but still no upgrades. Is there a different policy somehow for joint upgrade requests ?

 

[flyingfan]

i would be interested in feedback on this; as a regular QF1/QF2 P1 i have had a very high % of upgrades from Premium to Business when travelling on my own. But when travelling with wife (platinum) we have had Zero success. Last flight had 5 available bus class the day before we flew, but still no upgrades. Is there a different policy somehow for joint upgrade requests ?

That's disappointing as a P1 - I'd hazard a guess it's because it is the kangaroo route and there are other CLs/P1s, also possibly travelling alone? I've had 100% success of up to 3 pax on other routes (and also success to/from LHR, solo).

 

[Nigeldw]

That's disappointing as a P1 - I'd hazard a guess it's because it is the kangaroo route and there are other CLs/P1s, also possibly travelling alone? I've had 100% success of up to 3 pax on other routes (and also success to/from LHR, solo).

yes very. Qantas rules claim that my wife's upgrade request is also processed as if she is P1.........but i dont think this is correct

 

[SYD]

yes very. Qantas rules claim that my wife's upgrade request is also processed as if she is P1.........but i dont think this is correct

Did your previous upgrade successes include “Upgrade at the gate”? Unfortunately, they’re not available when there are 2 or more PAX on a booking… That’s possibly the big difference.

 

[Nigeldw]

Did your previous upgrade successes include “Upgrade at the gate”? Unfortunately, they’re not available when there are 2 or more PAX on a booking… That’s possibly the big difference.

this is also true. i would say maximum 25% of my previous success was upgrade at gate.

 

[SYD]

this is also true. i would say maximum 25% of my previous success was upgrade at gate.

The other obvious factor is upgrading 1 v 2 (or more).

We often travel on seperate bookings (usually just to get the extra points on each CC) but as both WP, it usually doesn’t matter - except for the chance of upgrades and the obvious risk that one gets upgraded and not the other…