Originally Posted by
harryhv
Definitely worth getting into J on the outbound BNE-PER 5+ hours, inbound usually 1-2 hours shorter.
But if you didn't already buy a ticket, would avoid QF upgrades for 3 reasons:
- QF upgrades are standby-only so you might finish in Y anyway
- QF upgrades cost a huge amount of points, eg can get a confirmed J award using fewer AA miles
- Normal Y fares are not upgradeable, you have to pay double the normal price to get into a class with a chance of an upgrade
And as for using a hatful of points to secure a SYD-PER upgrade, I pity anyone who gets that awful new 332 with the Y seats in J.
That's untrue. On domestic, a Super Saver (maybe a couple of hundred max difference to the cheapest from east coast - PER) is upgradable for 16,000 points to PER.
If there is U class (business award) availability, then you will immediately be granted the upgrade. If not, then the upgrade will be declined and you will need to attempt to secure an On Departure Upgrade in the lounge.
Only international flights require waitlisting.