Originally Posted by number_6
Of course there are opups on QF -- all airlines do this, though a few (e.g. SQ) have a policy of no op-ups to F and will pay for a downgrade instead.
SQ do have op-ups, its just they are fairly rare like with QF.
Originally Posted by number_6
I doubt a Bronze has ever gotten an opup except as compensation for some other problem.
Overstating things a bit. Op-ups are possible for anyone. If there's a last minute need for an op-up anyone could get it in theory. I agree that in practice there is no point in hoping for an op-up on QF, especially if not top tier.