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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 7:54 am
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Originally Posted by oranjemakker
This does look awesome! As I just mentioned in the other "Emerald City" thread, I am in business on this plane (old config) on QF12 in June LAX-SYD which is scheduled for 15 hours.

Thinking it might be worth putting in for an upgrade to First. They are quoting me 61,600 points to upgrade. Is this the normal rate or is it higher because I'm on a sale fare in business?

I'm Plat, does anyone know what the odds are of upgrade clearing?
It is 'standard' for Discount Business to First. Flexible Business to First is about 5 thousand points 'cheaper'. My upgrade strike rate - not that I do it a lot - discount J to F on Qantas (I'm platinum) has been good, but always with the upgrade requested a long way out. When doling out upgrades it seems to be status first, and possibly timing second (i.e. if you requested it before another platinum did). I don't know what influence the purchased fare has (sale business versus discount business versus flexible business).
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