Upgrading AA flights with QFF Points

[_TheTraveller_]

Just received this in the platinum newsletter. Not sure if anyone noticed this? I tried searching the on AFF but didn't see anything.

I recall QF mentioning this was being developed so I'm glad that it's out. It'll be interesting to see how this work in reality.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/use-points/partner-airline-upgrades.html

 

[SeatBackForward]

Definitely new, and the FAQ is quite detailed.

Doesn't however give much by way of ranking/ordering of upgrade requests.

 

[SYD]

I assume this is part of the broader roll out of OW alliance wide upgrades (there's another thread here). They were pretty poor value.

But the implementation in QF is very new. I have an upcoming AA SFO-JFK flight booked as a QF CR in whY. Quite recently I clicked on the "Upgrade" button and was told "Unavailable" (no surprise) but when I just clicked through on the link, it accepted the QF PNR and took me thru to AA.

"Only" 85,200 pts each to upgrade from whY to Biz (on a 3 class A321). Think I'll stick with the front row of MCE we were able to select for free!

 

[SeatBackForward]

They were pretty poor value.

If I'm not mistaken the alliance wide upgrades on Star Alliance are only available on the more flexible (read: expensive) fare buckets in each class?

 

[Daver6]

I assume this is part of the broader roll out of OW alliance wide upgrades (there's another thread here). They were pretty poor value.

But the implementation in QF is very new. I have an upcoming AA SFO-JFK flight booked as a QF CR in whY. Quite recently I clicked on the "Upgrade" button and was told "Unavailable" (no surprise) but when I just clicked through on the link, it accepted the QF PNR and took me thru to AA.

"Only" 85,200 pts each to upgrade from whY to Biz (on a 3 class A321). Think I'll stick with the front row of MCE we were able to select for free!

Is that back that OWE have access to MCE again?

 

[SYD]

Is that back that OWE have access to MCE again?

Specifically QF OWE seemed to have got it back as an undocumented feature.

Again, another thread here I mentioned several months ago that I was able to select MCE. Initially AA were going to charge about US$80 ea but I went back a few weeks later and it was freely available - front row, 2x aisle seats. Others here have confirmed they can select MCE for free also.

 

[justinbrett]

I assume this is part of the broader roll out of OW alliance wide upgrades

Unless it’s preceding the “QF joining AAdvantage” announcement

 

[SYD]

Unless it’s preceding the “QF joining AAdvantage” announcement

If the QF fuel-fines come down to AA levels, bring it on!

 

[henrus]

Again, another thread here I mentioned several months ago that I was able to select MCE. Initially AA were going to charge about US$80 ea but I went back a few weeks later and it was freely available - front row, 2x aisle seats. Others here have confirmed they can select MCE for free also.

Was this on an AA only booking or booked via QF?

 

[justinbrett]

Was this on an AA only booking or booked via QF?

I've had it on an AA coded flight booked as a CR