QF Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

Re: QF9 points upgrade

Scriber said:
So the process is that you secure/earn the requisite amount of points, apply for the upgrade, and wait for the confirmation (or not) some time before departure?
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That's right. You can read more about the process here.
 
Re: QF9 points upgrade

Scriber said:
Thanks Opusman. I was under the (apparently mistaken) view that points upgrades (rather than reward seats) are confirmed on application. So the process is that you secure/earn the requisite amount of points, apply for the upgrade, and wait for the confirmation (or not) some time before departure?
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Exactly. And I think you can withdraw the application up to 24 hrs before flight? Only domestic upgrades get confirmed on application.
 
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Re: QF9 points upgrade

juddles said:
I suspect the chance of an "op-up" for a PS member on QF9 would be similar to actually really winning Lotto. Sorry to be negative, but I just think it is very unrealistic, and enjoying a great economy product such as the QF9 flight should not be hampered by the inevitable disappointment such optimism could bring. :(

I am WP and feel I have almost zero chance on a similar flight.
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I'm quite certain you're right. I've had more op-ups with Emirates as a QF PS than I have with Qantas itself (2 out of my last ten flights with EK on a QF ticket- one at check in, one at the gate; 0% on actual QF metal!). Being ADL based generally I fly the EK codeshare to DXB and Europe; I decided to give QF9 a spin this time as the DSC on two sectors bumps me up to SG this year.
 
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Re: QF9 points upgrade

juddles said:
Exactly. And I think you can withdraw the application up to 24 hrs before flight? Only domestic upgrades get confirmed on application.
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Thanks- I guess this precludes the opportunity to have an "each way" bet on PE and J upgrades.
 
Re: QF9 points upgrade

Scriber said:
Thanks- I guess this precludes the opportunity to have an "each way" bet on PE and J upgrades.
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No you can do that, there's an option to apply for both - if you don't get J you're still considered for PE.
 
Re: QF9 points upgrade

If you've already purchased a Flex fare its only 60k to upgrade to business, and if you tick the PE box as well you have two chances. You may as well grab a credit card with a decent sign up bonus to get hold of the points and give it a whirl.

I had success on QF9 Y to J as bronze in late august last year so there is always hope - especially if you are traveling alone.
 
Re: QF9 points upgrade

Pierre_a said:
I had success on QF9 Y to J as bronze in late august last year so there is always hope - especially if you are traveling alone.
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I have a friend who was able to do the same, also as a NB but later last year.

It depends how full the flight is and the status of those applying for upgrades.
 
Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

My lifetime history is 100%, mostly international J to F, either to LHR or LAX and from Mel and Syd.
Have had a few Y to J SYD/MEL/BNE to AKL, including many years ago as a NB. Every Y - J request domestically has come through, although having been a subscriber to expertflyer for many years now, I will only apply if there is U availability or light loadings in J.
Overall, probably 20-30 upgrades.
Slightly off topic, but I have never actually flown an A380 in anything but F (occasional paid, but mostly upgrades from paid J)
 
Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

100% success rate so far (1 upgrade).

02/06/2016 QF73 SYD - SFO = Success (T-29 hours)

Status: PS

Finally, I'm no longer a QFF member who has never used any points earned.

Edit: Should have mentioned the upgrade was from Y+ to J
 
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Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

Yesterday, requested Classic Upgrade on my BNE/MEL QF601 flight for 17/6. Successful at application.

Requested Classic Upgrade for the return MEL/BNE (QF634) same day, it's on waitlist.
 
Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

mviy said:
100% success rate so far (1 upgrade).

02/06/2016 QF73 SYD - SFO = Success (T-29 hours)

Status: PS

Finally, I'm no longer a QFF member who has never used any points earned.

Edit: Should have mentioned the upgrade was from Y+ to J
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12/06/2016 QF74 SFO - SYD = Success (T-28 hours)

Status: SG (the flight over took me to SG, so SG for the flight back).

Also from Y+ to J


Requested the upgrade back when I was a NB as soon as I could after
booking the flights.
 
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Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

mviy said:
14/06/2016 QF74 SFO - SYD = Success (T-28 hours)

Status: SG (the flight over took me to SG, so SG for the flight back).

Also from Y+ to J


Requested the upgrade back when I was a NB as soon as I could after
booking the flights.
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Typo?. QF74 does not fly on Tuesdays
 
Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

mviy said:
12/06/2016 QF74 SFO - SYD = Success (T-28 hours)

Status: SG (the flight over took me to SG, so SG for the flight back).

Also from Y+ to J


Requested the upgrade back when I was a NB as soon as I could after
booking the flights.
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This is the flight loading for 12 Jun QF74:

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Re: QF Upgrade Success Rate

Changed a booking on Wed PM for BNE/MEL/BNE (was going today, moved to Wed 22nd). Re-selected upgrades for both sectors and not surprised both were waitlisted (routing and peak flight times). Definitely surprised to get this SMS this morning (T-120) for a Silver member

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