Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

[NZ_Flyer]

QF64 JNB-SYD Flex J -> F - confirmed at T-27 as SG

 

[GDSman]

QF75 - SYD-YVR - success at T-13 Y - Y+ LTG. Small mercies…

 

[Oscarq]

QF8 - DFW - SYD - success at T-7 days J -> F as P1...avail F4 now F2 J4 W3 Y9

 

[Andy72]

QF1 w to J as P1, 7 days out.

 

[Foreigner77]

Hello, can anyone help me out with loadings for QF7, SYD to DFW, on 1st October, please?

 

[fletty]

Hello, can anyone help me out with loadings for QF7, SYD to DFW, on 1st October, please?

Thread 'Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk'

Sep 2, 2010

PLEASE INCLUDE DATE, FLIGHT NUMBER, ORIGIN & DESTINATION IN ALL REQUESTS

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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...

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[Retired Flyer]

Recieved an upgrade offer from QF today that I’ve not seen before for our flight next month BNE to LAX. We have booked PE with points upgrade requested already. Very specific offer to upgrade to business for 2900 each. No dial or points mix. Is this new or is it regular? Will this affect points upgrades now as we pretty much get USA upgrades consistently.
Thanks in advance.

 

[fletty]

Recieved an upgrade offer from QF today that I’ve not seen before for our flight next month BNE to LAX. We have booked PE with points upgrade requested already. Very specific offer to upgrade to business for 2900 each. No dial or points mix. Is this new or is it regular? Will this affect points upgrades now as we pretty much get USA upgrades consistently.
Thanks in advance.

Yes, confirmed upgrades are a recent change.

Thread 'Qantas Confirmed Upgrades'

Jun 10, 2026

This seems to have appeared on the Qantas website today:

https://www.qantas.com/en-au/manage-booking/upgrade/confirmed-upgrade

About Confirmed Upgrades​

Enjoy confirmation of your upgrade within 12 hours of payment, giving you peace of mind that you’ll be flying in a premium cabin.

Confirmed Upgrades are available on select flights. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive an invitation by email, or you can view and accept your offer through the Qantas App or via Manage Booking.

From the FAQ:

How does a Confirmed Upgrade differ to Classic Upgrade...

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