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You can also search for the business class seat first, confirm it’s available, then book your economy seat and upgrade instantly via the call centre. Which is how I secured mine.
I did the same for BNE-DPS, a couple of years ago
 
I also found the same issue however when I received the email asking me to make an upgrade bid ($) I then rang them up and the seats were available. I am guessing about 1 week prior to the flight and try again. I also was told by a customer service rep to ring every day and check.
 
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I also found the same issue however when I received the email asking me to make an upgrade bid ($) I then rang them up and the seats were available. I am guessing about 1 week prior to the flight and try again. I also was told by a customer service rep to ring every day and check.
I’d be thinking it’s a lot less stressful to just check the website each day instead of calling :D Although as plat you get through pretty quickly. It’s just the long winded message about flight times not forming part of your contract and being respectful and all that stuff. A one minute enquiry takes 10 by the time of all the messages and the agent confirming your booking details.
 
I've managed to use up my 4 upgrades for flights between SYD and PER. It's a saving of $800 each way, so I'm happy with squeezing $3200 worth out of those complimentary upgrades!
 
Down to basics....it should be readily available to be applied on-line for Plats to use the vouchers without the nuance. None of the nonsense that it entails. I would.be really curious to see stats for the uptake of the upgrade "perk".
I've managed to use up my 4 upgrades for flights between SYD and PER. It's a saving of $800 each way, so I'm happy with squeezing $3200 worth out of those complimentary upgrades!
Well done. I've still walked away when I see the flex fare between the two cities to be honest.
 
Down to basics....it should be readily available to be applied on-line for Plats to use the vouchers without the nuance. None of the nonsense that it entails. I would.be really curious to see stats for the uptake of the upgrade "perk".

Well done. I've still walked away when I see the flex fare between the two cities to be honest.
First year I didn’t use them at all. Second year as an afterthought… and hurriedly booked 4 x flex to use the vouchers. Savings between flex at $209 and business at $349… so abut $600 in the bank.
 

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