Originally Posted by
LHR/MEL/Europe FF
yes - this is normal for some routes where there's an F cabin but no F is sold. Your seat should stick provided the F cabin is open on the day... if they decide to close it you would be moved. But leave your seat where it is now - much better than the alternatives in business class!
and you got the F seat, because you are flying first leg in F (otherwise it is according to Status)
no F sold on this route to DPS, also very rarely seen a 747 on this route