MEL/SYD Y Red E Deal, SYD/MEL Y Flex. Question is - What is the best way to UPgrade the Y Flex to J class. 1. BID for Upgrade with points..? HOW to do ? 2. Pay straight up with Points if there is a difference..! 3. Get down on my knees at check-in in SYD and beg..!. Your suggestions will be appreciated.
Red e-Deal (Discount Economy) is eligible for Classic Upgrade Rewards.
This means you should have the option to "request an upgrade" online in advance via the Manage My Booking tool. Simply log on to your booking via the Qantas website.
The cost to upgrade (if approved) will be 10,000pts. Of course; there is no guarantee your upgrade will be approved; it is an upgrade "request" only.
Be aware: As MEL/SYD is a busy route, the chances of empty J-class seats available are slimmer, and Silver QFF members are lower in the approval pecking-order than other members.
Begging for an upgrade at domestic check-in has never been a successful strategy, largely because the self-serve kiosks don't have ears or empathy.
Upgrading using points takes preference over the bid now upgrades.
Remember you only spend the points if you are sucessful so if you don't get the upgrade you can try again next time you fly (providing you book an upgradeable fare).
comm_cousin
comm_cousin
QF
Member since 28 Feb 2015
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Am flying MEL/SYD/MEL in Nov and am a Silver QF F/F.
comm_cousin
comm_cousin
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Member since 28 Feb 2015
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MEL/SYD Y Red E Deal, SYD/MEL Y Flex. Question is - What is the best way to UPgrade the Y Flex to J class. 1. BID for Upgrade with points..? HOW to do ? 2. Pay straight up with Points if there is a difference..! 3. Get down on my knees at check-in in SYD and beg..!. Your suggestions will be appreciated.
ausJCP
ausJCP
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Member since 28 Aug 2014
Total posts 132
Hi comm_cousin,
Red e-Deal (Discount Economy) is eligible for Classic Upgrade Rewards.
This means you should have the option to "request an upgrade" online in advance via the Manage My Booking tool. Simply log on to your booking via the Qantas website.
The cost to upgrade (if approved) will be 10,000pts. Of course; there is no guarantee your upgrade will be approved; it is an upgrade "request" only.
Be aware: As MEL/SYD is a busy route, the chances of empty J-class seats available are slimmer, and Silver QFF members are lower in the approval pecking-order than other members.
Begging for an upgrade at domestic check-in has never been a successful strategy, largely because the self-serve kiosks don't have ears or empathy.
Happy flying!
ausJCP
ausJCP
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 28 Aug 2014
Total posts 132
Flexible Economy is also eligible for upgrade via the same method, at a cost of 5,000pts
Flying Gnome
Flying Gnome
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Member since 15 Jan 2015
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I did the upgrade on this route from discount economy for 10,000 points. I thought it was a good deal
with the lounge access in MEL and the roomy A330.
mviy
mviy
Member since 05 May 2016
Total posts 322
Upgrading using points takes preference over the bid now upgrades.
Remember you only spend the points if you are sucessful so if you don't get the upgrade you can try again next time you fly (providing you book an upgradeable fare).
MrT
MrT
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Member since 28 Aug 2015
Total posts 78
What time of day are you flying? You are more likely to be successful if flying at off-peak times when demand for business class is lower.
comm_cousin
comm_cousin
QF
Member since 28 Feb 2015
Total posts 28
Thanks all, Think I'll try a upgrade request for the Flexi fare leg (SYD/MEL) as it's a 15.00 flt on a Sunday. Tks again for all the help.