Upgrades
Mar 8, 2017, 2:28 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: QF Silver
Posts: 14
Upgrades
Hi guys!
I have a few questions about my upcoming travel from Dubai to Melbourne on qantas.
I'm flying in business and was originally hoping to use my points to upgrade to first class, however, after the change in rules regarding points needed for upgrade I am approximately 8,000 points short.
I wanted to ask two things.
Firstly, under the current situation I will have enough points for this upgrade after I actually complete the flight, therefore I was wondering if Qantas offers the possibility of having this upgrade go through and then the remaining points being deducted from the points I am meant to receive for the actual flight.
Secondly, I've noticed a few threads about people asking about the chances of receiving an upgrade to business class, however, seeing that this is from business to first I thought I'd ask again (currently the cabin in first class is about 1/5 booked). Because I'd have to purchase these extra points at the risk of not actually being upgraded. (I am currently a bronze FF, but will be gold after my upcoming travels). My main concern is that potentially even if there are spots available for upgrade, potentially a gold/platinum member will request an upgrade and obviously they will have priority over me.
Cheers!
I have a few questions about my upcoming travel from Dubai to Melbourne on qantas.
I'm flying in business and was originally hoping to use my points to upgrade to first class, however, after the change in rules regarding points needed for upgrade I am approximately 8,000 points short.
I wanted to ask two things.
Firstly, under the current situation I will have enough points for this upgrade after I actually complete the flight, therefore I was wondering if Qantas offers the possibility of having this upgrade go through and then the remaining points being deducted from the points I am meant to receive for the actual flight.
Secondly, I've noticed a few threads about people asking about the chances of receiving an upgrade to business class, however, seeing that this is from business to first I thought I'd ask again (currently the cabin in first class is about 1/5 booked). Because I'd have to purchase these extra points at the risk of not actually being upgraded. (I am currently a bronze FF, but will be gold after my upcoming travels). My main concern is that potentially even if there are spots available for upgrade, potentially a gold/platinum member will request an upgrade and obviously they will have priority over me.
Cheers!
Mar 8, 2017, 4:21 am
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
Posts: 12,551
Firstly, under the current situation I will have enough points for this upgrade after I actually complete the flight, therefore I was wondering if Qantas offers the possibility of having this upgrade go through and then the remaining points being deducted from the points I am meant to receive for the actual flight.
Secondly, I've noticed a few threads about people asking about the chances of receiving an upgrade to business class, however, seeing that this is from business to first I thought I'd ask again (currently the cabin in first class is about 1/5 booked). Because I'd have to purchase these extra points at the risk of not actually being upgraded. (I am currently a bronze FF, but will be gold after my upcoming travels). My main concern is that potentially even if there are spots available for upgrade, potentially a gold/platinum member will request an upgrade and obviously they will have priority over me.
Mar 8, 2017, 5:19 am
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,526
And dont forget that QF staff and related can be shoved into F. How this is prioritised against regular pax is anybodies guess. In other words, empty seats may magically be filled before any upgrade lottery results - or even be taken by last minute (literally) revenue pax.
Mar 8, 2017, 5:38 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: mostly MEL
Programs: QF WP LTG, HHonors Diamond, NZ Gold
Posts: 1,750
Hi mflyer100,
There is always the option to purchase the 8,000 points as top-up points https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/program/terms#jump18
DXB-MEL J to F upgrade is 56,500
DXB-MEL Flex J to F upgrade is 45,000
- so both below the 20% cap on Top Up purchases.
Regards,
BD
There is always the option to purchase the 8,000 points as top-up points https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/program/terms#jump18
DXB-MEL J to F upgrade is 56,500
DXB-MEL Flex J to F upgrade is 45,000
- so both below the 20% cap on Top Up purchases.
Regards,
BD
