QF J points upgrade to F - SC?

[mini2]

I think I know the answer already but what the heck...say I've purchased a J fare, somehow managed to get an upgrade to F, so I get J's SC, F or no SC at all? Pretty sure it's gonna be J but just to be sure

Thanks in advance :mrgreen:

 

[flyingfan]

When you paid for a J fare you'll get J SCs even if you use points to upgrade to F or get an op-up.

 

[Hvr]

You're right it is SCs for the class you purchased, i.e. J.

Enjoy the trip and select your new seat ASAP.

 

[mini2]

Thanks flyingfan and Hvr. Yeah I sorta knew the answer but needed a confirmation...cheers

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Only way to earn F SC, is to pay an F fare thus earning F SC, (as I am doing on Christmas Day MEL - AKL), and then using P + P on that F fare, reducing the fare with QFF points.
Granted its a very expensive way of doing things, and only useful for TT, but its an even way to get that 120 QF SC trans Tasman.

 

[Pushka]

I think using points to pay is awful value.

 

[TomVexille]

I think using points to pay is awful value.

I would agree 99% of the time. There's maybe one or two routes where it's not terrible.

 

[eminere]

I think using points to pay is awful value.

I wouldn't do it either.

 

[sudoer]

There's maybe one or two routes where it's not terrible.

Interested in this, if you don't mind going into a little detail?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Why would anyone think they should get F SCs when they upgraded on points?

 

[kitkatff]

Why would anyone think they should get F SCs when they upgraded on points?

someone who is new to all this? Not unreasonable question, do SC come from travelled class or booked class, when you don't know how it all works.

 

[mini2]

Why would anyone think they should get F SCs when they upgraded on points?

No idea, thought I'd ask anyway. Perhaps I should return to FT...

 

[Princess Fiona]

No idea, thought I'd ask anyway. Perhaps I should return to FT...

Do both, I do. Nice to get the local angle here and we are usually a reasonably helpful bunch (as are the majority of those on FT).

 

[serfty]

Why would anyone think they should get F SCs when they upgraded on points?

Why wouldn't some think so?

For many it's only after experiencing the nuances of a program that they find out.

AFF (and FT) is a great resource - many are not aware of how useful it can be.

Full credit to the OP for asking - in that they know know, before travel, on what to expect.

By they way, to the OP, I suspect this is your first such upgrade - congratulations ... and enjoy!

 

[TheRealTMA]

someone who is new to all this? Not unreasonable question, do SC come from travelled class or booked class, when you don't know how it all works.

Yes a fair question I agree. But still, why would anyone seriously think they can get F SCs on an upgrade? Just wishful thinking I suggest.

 

[mini2]

Just wishful thinking I suggest.

That sums it up. I mean it would be nice and certainly come in handy but knew the answer/wasn't expecting it.

Thanks all.

 

[incumbent]

why would anyone seriously think they can get F SCs on an upgrade?

One possibility: you've ended up paying more than for just J.

 

[TomVexille]

Interested in this, if you don't mind going into a little detail?

Occasionally several Trans Tasman routes can be had for 36k + ~$110 return in Y. This is essentially $57 cheaper than a classic award and comes with points and SCs.