Bid Now Upgrade Success Stories
Aug 31, 2018, 6:02 pm
#91
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: Qantas
Posts: 85
I’m flying QF95 (B789) MEL to LAX in less than two weeks. QF gold, flying PE. Points Upgrade request to J has been in for about a month.
Expert flyer showing J8 & C4. PE completely sold.
Seems like reasonable chance of clearing from my POV - has anyone got similar experiences? Will they send out bid invites if they’ve already got more points requests than they can fill? (Nothing received yet)
Expert flyer showing J8 & C4. PE completely sold.
Seems like reasonable chance of clearing from my POV - has anyone got similar experiences? Will they send out bid invites if they’ve already got more points requests than they can fill? (Nothing received yet)
Dec 7, 2018, 1:04 am
#93
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,993
From FAQ in https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlin...rade/global/en
https://qantas.custhelp.com/app/answ...now%20upgrades
https://qantas.custhelp.com/app/answ...now%20upgrades
If my upgrade offer is accepted, which Qantas Points and Status Credits earn rate will apply?
Qantas Points and Status Credits will be earned at the rate of your original booking.
Qantas Points and Status Credits will be earned at the rate of your original booking.
Dec 7, 2018, 8:17 pm
#94
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,674
Thanks!!!!!!!
Dec 8, 2018, 1:30 am
#95
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 284
Full flex Economy to PE for Ł205 on QF10 last Monday. Was surprised as it was the lowest amount, and the cabin was full.
I’d be none too pleased with it if I had to pay anywhere near full price. Also, I didn’t realise they wouldn’t have a gluten free meal for me, and the lady serving me was not too nice about it.
I’d be none too pleased with it if I had to pay anywhere near full price. Also, I didn’t realise they wouldn’t have a gluten free meal for me, and the lady serving me was not too nice about it.
Dec 8, 2018, 1:36 am
#96
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,530
Special meals at short notice are always problematic. Catering works on exact numbers. Blame the airline for not expecting specific and unexpected requirements. Not that helps though.
Dec 8, 2018, 2:35 am
#97
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 284
I’d have some sympathy for the crew, but this cabin crew member in particular just made me feel like I was some hipster demanding a silly diet, whereas I have coeliac.
Dec 8, 2018, 5:03 pm
#98
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Melbourne
Programs: ►QFWP/LTG►VA WP►HyattExpl.►HiltonGold►ALL Silver
Posts: 21,991
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Dec 17, 2018, 12:50 pm
#100
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,530
S$500 for a flat bed (well, sort of flat), more space, a better chance of proper sleep and lounge access you might not have otherwise had - I’d think that money was an OK spend. But it does introduce the challenge to look for future flights in Business on other airlines that may offer more than QF for less.
Feb 2, 2019, 10:37 am
#102
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott/SPG PPE+ Ambassador
Posts: 8
JNB-SYD Feb 10
Just been offered the upgrade bid. Tempted given I'm then connecting on to Perth which makes for a long day.
EF showing 14 seats open but J9 (C9 D9 I9).
Looks like the fare difference between what I paid and what J would be now is about $1400. On the bid scale, if I use those numbers Qantas shows on the perimeter of red and orange.
Anyone have any experience on these upgrades from JNB-SYD?
EF showing 14 seats open but J9 (C9 D9 I9).
Looks like the fare difference between what I paid and what J would be now is about $1400. On the bid scale, if I use those numbers Qantas shows on the perimeter of red and orange.
Anyone have any experience on these upgrades from JNB-SYD?
May 15, 2019, 3:36 pm
#104
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: BNE, 73H Seat 13A
Programs: QF Silver
Posts: 297
I'd argue it doesn't matter much. Point upgrades have priority over bids. Since this is a FF heavy route it's already close to impossible to get a point upgrade as a gold. I even struggle as a WP at times. Just my five cents worth.
Jul 27, 2019, 12:27 am
#105
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 3
DFW -> SYD
I'm flying round trip between DFW and SYD in Premium Economy (T). Got an offer to do the bid now upgrade for both legs of the trip. I just made a FF account (no experience flying QF), so I had no points to use.
Seat Availability:
Departing: F9 A9 P0 J7 C7 D7 I0 U0 W3 R0 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0
Returning: F9 A9 P0 J9 C9 D9 I7 U0 W3 R3 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9
(Quick question: does, for instance, J7/C7/D7/I0 denote 21 available seats in business or does it mean something else?)
The scale for both is $550 <-> $3300 AUD. Any ideas on the chances of an upgrade and/or the upgrade amount I should offer?
I'm also flying with someone on the departing flight, so we're both looking to get upgraded. Unfortunately, we're not on the same booking so this may cause problems.
Seat Availability:
Departing: F9 A9 P0 J7 C7 D7 I0 U0 W3 R0 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0 X0 E0
Returning: F9 A9 P0 J9 C9 D9 I7 U0 W3 R3 T0 Z0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O9 G0 X9 E9
(Quick question: does, for instance, J7/C7/D7/I0 denote 21 available seats in business or does it mean something else?)
The scale for both is $550 <-> $3300 AUD. Any ideas on the chances of an upgrade and/or the upgrade amount I should offer?
I'm also flying with someone on the departing flight, so we're both looking to get upgraded. Unfortunately, we're not on the same booking so this may cause problems.
Last edited by bls1999; Jul 27, 2019 at 12:33 am