Qantas launches 'Bid Now Upgrade' auction for J upgrades
Feb 20, 2015, 11:26 pm
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More likely the upgrade invites, like on UA, will only go to Kettles on normal "red e deal" fares so as to prevent perceived dilution of revenue from the frequent flyers.
Feb 20, 2015, 11:41 pm
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It seems like a good idea on the airline's part - something that's been around on VA for a while in a slightly different format with its "UpgradeMe Premium Bid" option. given that it is still going , suggests that it may be working nicely
Mar 1, 2015, 8:45 pm
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Mar 1, 2015, 9:57 pm
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Jun 19, 2015, 7:47 pm
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I just received an invitation to bid on a J upgrade (from Red eDeal) ticket BNE/SYD domestic sector. Has anyone been successful with upgrade bids of relatively small point/dollar combinations? Am thinking of 3,000 points + A$95 bid which is the minimum the system will allow me to bid - Is that too low for serious consideration?
What has been other flyertalkers' experience with QF J class bidding?
What has been other flyertalkers' experience with QF J class bidding?
Last edited by Gary; Jun 19, 2015 at 10:26 pm
Jun 24, 2015, 10:41 pm
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OW Emerald offered cash upgrade bid on QF flights
QF has extended the upgrade offers to some of us who have no elite status with QF.
I am AA EXP (OW-Emerald) and last month I was traveling HKK-MEL on a Sale economy ticket. A day ahead, I got an email from QF with an opportunity to make cash bids to J on outbound and return flights. I gave unsuccessful low-ball bids of $300 per leg. If my memory is correct, the maximum bid was over $1,000.
I seems to me likely these sales would lower chances of QF elites getting upgrades.
I am AA EXP (OW-Emerald) and last month I was traveling HKK-MEL on a Sale economy ticket. A day ahead, I got an email from QF with an opportunity to make cash bids to J on outbound and return flights. I gave unsuccessful low-ball bids of $300 per leg. If my memory is correct, the maximum bid was over $1,000.
I seems to me likely these sales would lower chances of QF elites getting upgrades.
Jun 24, 2015, 10:51 pm
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If you have an eligible fare you can request an upgrade with QF points. You do not find out if you have won the QF upgrade lottery until a short time before the flight. QF will fly with empty business or first seat after denying upgrade with QF points.
Jun 25, 2015, 12:04 am
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QF has extended the upgrade offers to some of us who have no elite status with QF.
I am AA EXP (OW-Emerald) and last month I was traveling HKK-MEL on a Sale economy ticket. A day ahead, I got an email from QF with an opportunity to make cash bids to J on outbound and return flights. I gave unsuccessful low-ball bids of $300 per leg. If my memory is correct, the maximum bid was over $1,000.
I seems to me likely these sales would lower chances of QF elites getting upgrades.
I am AA EXP (OW-Emerald) and last month I was traveling HKK-MEL on a Sale economy ticket. A day ahead, I got an email from QF with an opportunity to make cash bids to J on outbound and return flights. I gave unsuccessful low-ball bids of $300 per leg. If my memory is correct, the maximum bid was over $1,000.
I seems to me likely these sales would lower chances of QF elites getting upgrades.
Dave
Jun 27, 2015, 5:50 am
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I guess you meant HKG... in any case this type of thing certainly does reduce the chances of passenger getting upgraded using points.
Jul 2, 2015, 8:10 pm
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My low-ball 3,000 pt + A$95 bid was rejected by QF.
I did note J class was full for this sector, so I presume QF must have accepted higher bids or granted full points last minute upgrades
I did note J class was full for this sector, so I presume QF must have accepted higher bids or granted full points last minute upgrades