Help understanding QF international upgrades - requested vs op-ups
#31
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Hows does request upgrade works.
Say I have a SIN-MEL. 50K miles for request upgrade, will only open a day or two before departure, is the process automatic, as in if available, it will be upgraded automatically and points deducted or do we have a choice to reject if we do not feel like having the upgrade at that point of time?
And if it is automatically given, I think I read somewhere that there will be a penalty of 5k miles to cancel it? IMO, I am not sure a 50K miles on upgrade is worth it compared to a 60k full redemption ticket.
Say I have a SIN-MEL. 50K miles for request upgrade, will only open a day or two before departure, is the process automatic, as in if available, it will be upgraded automatically and points deducted or do we have a choice to reject if we do not feel like having the upgrade at that point of time?
And if it is automatically given, I think I read somewhere that there will be a penalty of 5k miles to cancel it? IMO, I am not sure a 50K miles on upgrade is worth it compared to a 60k full redemption ticket.
You do not have a choice to accept or reject. Only cancel the upgrade request in manage-my-booking before the lottery ends, if it had not processed
50K QF ff points for an upgrade is poor value compared to a 60k full redemption ticket (nothing unusual in the QF ffp in that)
International & domestic upgrade requests have a different procedure.
Do you have QF status?
#32
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 53
Thanks Mwenenzi and Dave. Ok. I agree its poor value for upgrades. Think I save my points for a full redemption for EK which seems to be a lot easier then QF metal. LOL. Makes me think why people still want to go for the lottery since its not of good value or they have so much points that they need to get rid of them. QF points don't expire when you have activity right?
Last edited by CXCPA; Feb 21, 2019 at 7:56 pm
#33
Join Date: Aug 2007
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#34
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SYD, GOT
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Happy to receive a case of wine from anyone wanting to keep their points alive...
https://www.qantasepiqure.com.au/p/W.../WDSVSHZ15_C12
Just an example :-)
https://www.qantasepiqure.com.au/p/W.../WDSVSHZ15_C12
Just an example :-)
#35
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SYD, GOT
Programs: BA GGL; SK EBG; QF LTG; Hilton Diamond, A-Club Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 2,690
The no brainer is the app, and set the steps low and sleep at 6 hours and you will clock around 2-3 points a day, enough to keep the 18 months happy