Qantas Advance Seat Selection - For PS and above from May 27th
Mar 31, 2011, 4:09 am
#181
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Using this thread as it seems most appropriate!
Recently booked a J seat on the QF9, A380 for Feb 2012....
I can only select rows 21 and back. Calling QF gave me the same options too.
Surely as as Gold member there are most seats avaiable this far out ?
Recently booked a J seat on the QF9, A380 for Feb 2012....
I can only select rows 21 and back. Calling QF gave me the same options too.
Surely as as Gold member there are most seats avaiable this far out ?
Apr 30, 2011, 7:39 pm
#182
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I just booked an A380 flight SYD-LAX with BA miles. When I get my QF booking reference I assume (from reading here) that I can pre-select my J seat.
I am an AA Plat/OW Emerald - will my selection of seats be wider than say, OW Ruby, or is it same for all OW elites? Also, I assume that there is no fee for this?
TIA
I am an AA Plat/OW Emerald - will my selection of seats be wider than say, OW Ruby, or is it same for all OW elites? Also, I assume that there is no fee for this?
TIA
Apr 30, 2011, 8:01 pm
#184
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I suggest you keep trying on a regular basis. Say, initially, every few weeks for the next months.
Last edited by serfty; Apr 30, 2011 at 8:32 pm
May 1, 2011, 12:18 am
#185
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F/U on my post above (#182).
I was able to make an online seating reservation but had only a choice of J seats 19 and above. As I am only QF Bronze, am I correct in assuming that this is why my choice was limited?
I am OW Emerald (which is probably not reflected on my QF account). Would I get a larger (better) choice of seats with my OW elite status?
If so, how can I reflect my OW status on my QF account?
TIA
I was able to make an online seating reservation but had only a choice of J seats 19 and above. As I am only QF Bronze, am I correct in assuming that this is why my choice was limited?
I am OW Emerald (which is probably not reflected on my QF account). Would I get a larger (better) choice of seats with my OW elite status?
If so, how can I reflect my OW status on my QF account?
TIA
May 1, 2011, 12:43 am
#186
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F/U on my post above (#182).
I was able to make an online seating reservation but had only a choice of J seats 19 and above. As I am only QF Bronze, am I correct in assuming that this is why my choice was limited?
I am OW Emerald (which is probably not reflected on my QF account). Would I get a larger (better) choice of seats with my OW elite status?
If so, how can I reflect my OW status on my QF account?
TIA
I was able to make an online seating reservation but had only a choice of J seats 19 and above. As I am only QF Bronze, am I correct in assuming that this is why my choice was limited?
I am OW Emerald (which is probably not reflected on my QF account). Would I get a larger (better) choice of seats with my OW elite status?
If so, how can I reflect my OW status on my QF account?
TIA
May 1, 2011, 8:51 am
#187
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Will have to call QF.
Thanks.
May 1, 2011, 5:28 pm
#188
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Call and tell them to remove your BA number completely. (Don;t ask for it to be replaced.)
Make sure this has been done with www.checkmytrip.com . (If your BA number still shows, then call again.)
Once the BA number has been removed and you have verified this, then call and ask for your Status number top be inserted into the booking.
May 1, 2011, 5:56 pm
#190
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There is no compulsion for a redemption booking to have any Frequent Flyer number attached.
Call and tell them to remove your BA number completely. (Don;t ask for it to be replaced.)
Make sure this has been done with www.checkmytrip.com . (If your BA number still shows, then call again.)
Once the BA number has been removed and you have verified this, then call and ask for your Status number top be inserted into the booking.
Call and tell them to remove your BA number completely. (Don;t ask for it to be replaced.)
Make sure this has been done with www.checkmytrip.com . (If your BA number still shows, then call again.)
Once the BA number has been removed and you have verified this, then call and ask for your Status number top be inserted into the booking.
I have had this the times I have asked to have an AA number removed from a QF award booking which was paid for using AA miles
May 1, 2011, 6:32 pm
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Of course this can be done; although it seems there is some reluctance to do so. I perceive some mistraining.
What happens when one redeems an award flight for a family member who is not a member of any Frequent Flyer program?
What happens when one redeems an award flight for a family member who is not a member of any Frequent Flyer program?
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May 1, 2011, 6:59 pm
#192
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I called and had my AA FF number put in by an agent. It seemed to open up 3 more rows for my booking, but not the 3 most forward rows. Those are obviously reserved for highest level elites.
Thanks for your help.
On an unrelated subject - I was able to get the A380 for April 18th but not the 19th, my first choice, even though I watched very closely on the BA site. When the 19th first appeared available for booking only the flight via AKL was available. How likely is it that 2 seats will open up for the 19th in J on flight 11 (at any time before departure)?
Thanks for your help.
On an unrelated subject - I was able to get the A380 for April 18th but not the 19th, my first choice, even though I watched very closely on the BA site. When the 19th first appeared available for booking only the flight via AKL was available. How likely is it that 2 seats will open up for the 19th in J on flight 11 (at any time before departure)?
Last edited by Paulchili; May 1, 2011 at 7:04 pm