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Any insights on this?
I don't think anybody really knows? For example, is it a peak season travel? Are you traveling on a weekend? How far out are you waitlisting?
Considering it is for 4 pax your chances will certainly be higher if you choose a low season on a weekday (tue-thur) to travel. But depending on status and other factors, you have to be prepared for it to clear only very near the flight itself.
Most of my waitlists for 1 or 2 pax have only cleared about 1 week out. Most times, I also had a back-up plan. Some times, I simply stuck to faith in SQ.
In Dec last year, I flew to Europe for 10 days without a confirmed ticket back. Waitlist for my return flight only cleared 3 days before the flight. Phew.