Would multiple reward bookings on same flight trigger a problem?

[TahoeSkier]

Hi all
I have 2x international classic reward seats booked for myself and travel partner on a flight later this year - QF metal.

Some seats in a different cabin have just opened up on the same flight, and I am tempted to jump on them - intention being to decide which to retain in the coming day or so, and then cancel the other.

Would placing a second booking for same pax on the same flight trigger some sort of booking issue/headache, or is this commonplace?

 

[MrJetset]

Impossible sectors (two that you cannot possibly make) will either see the airline contact you to clarify which you would prefer or in some cases, one option will be unilaterally cancelled.

If it's only 24 hours then you're probably safe. But why wouldn't you book what you want and immediately cancel the other?

 

[TahoeSkier]

Impossible sectors (two that you cannot possibly make) will either see the airline contact you to clarify which you would prefer or in some cases, one option will be unilaterally cancelled.

Yep this makes perfect sense, figured as much. I'll retain my existing booking.

Cheers

 

[Scr77]

I think you will be fine if the flights are some time away, but as MrJetset says, book the new flights and cancel the old when the eTickets arrive.

 

[madrooster]

If both sets of seats are ticketed, then it's fine to have duplicates.

 

[MrJetset]

If both sets of seats are ticketed, then it's fine to have duplicates.

That’s simply untrue. Duplicates don’t prevent ticketing. It is picked up after the fact.

Most airlines won’t let you hold two tickets on separate flights that are impossible, let alone on the same flight.

eg If you have a ticket on QF1 and also QF11 on the same day then the system will flag this and either QF will ask you which you intend to fly or cancel one unilaterally.

If the flights were several days apart, it wouldn’t be an issue.

Given QF’s recent lack of customer service, booking a duplicate on the same flight is a recipe for disaster as would be trying to get flights reinstated.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

That’s simply untrue. Duplicates don’t prevent ticketing. It is picked up after the fact.

Most airlines won’t let you hold two tickets on separate flights that are impossible, let alone on the same flight.

eg If you have a ticket on QF1 and also QF11 on the same day then the system will flag this and either QF will ask you which you intend to fly or cancel one unilaterally.

If the flights were several days apart, it wouldn’t be an issue.

Given QF’s recent lack of customer service, booking a duplicate on the same flight is a recipe for disaster as would be trying to get flights reinstated.

I agree with this, and don’t understand how having two sets of tickets would be ‘ok’. It is usually against the airline’s terms and conditions, and if not in there, would likely be against the frequent flyer terms and conditions as it could be considered an ‘abuse’ of the program.

Maybe duplicates for a short period would be ‘ok’ in terms of not being auto cancelled, although still in breach of the terms and conditions.

https://www.qantas.com/agencyconnect/au/en/policy-and-guidelines/book-and-service/duplicate-booking-process.html

 

[dylarr]

QF run duplicate booking checks and you’ll get an email asking you to contact them to let them know which booking you want to keep. If you don’t respond they will cancel the original booking.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

You’ll get an email… unless they ‘claim’ they didn’t have your contact details so just decided to cancel the booking of their choosing anyway