Zero classic award Business Class seats available on SYD-LAX or SYD-Dallas

[USTour2017]

A few months ago I noticed that ALL of the classic award business class seats dried up on SYD-LAX and SYD-Dallas. Even when booking 350 days in advance, I can no longer find a single seat in business class.

Before this, it was quite common to see 2 or even 3 seats available on a direct flight provided I got in early enough.

Does anyone know if Qantas has changed their policy?

I am only a bronze member so perhaps others with better status can see available seats?

My goal is to fly our family of six to the USA in mid May 2017. I was hoping to book business class seats for my wife and I, but based on the current zero availability that is looking doubtful.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[david1]

Have you seen this thread? http://www.australianfrequentflyer....m/qf-early-2017-award-availability-74536.html

 

[cjd600]

Assume you didn't have a search, or even a look on the first page of the QFF topic?

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....m/qf-early-2017-award-availability-74536.html

 

[grussellt]

You could try SYD-NAN-LAX if you are willing to give FJ a try. One advantage is lower taxes, etc which are $119.67 in J. There is presently reasonable availability in March 2017.

 

[USTour2017]

You could try SYD-NAN-LAX if you are willing to give FJ a try. One advantage is lower taxes, etc which are $119.67 in J. There is presently reasonable availability in March 2017.

Thank you for that tip grussellt. I hadn't realised the taxes were so much lower with FJ. I'll look into it.

 

[cjd600]

Thank you for that tip grussellt. I hadn't realised the taxes were so much lower with FJ. I'll look into it.

CX have cheap taxes too (compared to QF)
A longer flight,via HKG, and more points.Arguably a better J product
But good availability generally for up to 4 J per flight.
CX release at about 360 days

Note QF are starting to release to Bronze albeit a bit later than previous, if you have a look in Feb leading up tp the 15th or so (largely via BNE)

 

[USTour2017]

thanks cjd. I have just read through the entire other thread. Looks like there may be some hope.

 

[cjd600]

thanks cjd. I have just read through the entire other thread. Looks like there may be some hope.

More hope than the last month or so, that's for sure!