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35% off Classic Reward Flights - Qantas. 20% off Classic Reward Flights - Jetstar

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35% off Classic Reward Flights - Qantas. 20% off Classic Reward Flights - Jetstar
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parismeow on 16/12/2015 - 09:04 qantas.com (2572 clicks)

as written in the email:

  • Book an eligible Economy international Qantas or Jetstar Classic Flight Reward* between 16 December and 11.59pm (AEDT) 22 December 2015. Your discount will be automatically applied to the points required. Taxes, fees and carrier charges payable in addition to points required.

  • Travel on Qantas between 13 January and 2 December 2016 or travel on Jetstar between 13 January and 30 September 2016.

I have been looking at booking flights to hawaii, and can see that the cost has been discounted. :)

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  • isdnman on 16/12/2015 - 09:08
    +3

    ridiculous tax charges for the award tickets.

    • tf323 on 16/12/2015 - 09:16
      +2

      And you can't use points to avoid the taxes any longer. You can on Virgin. Qantas have ruined the frequent flyer program. After many years of being loyal to QF, no longer.

      • Love a bargain on 16/12/2015 - 09:29
        +10

        That doesn't bother me since using points to pay for taxes is not at a good cents/point conversion rate (usually lower than what I'd consider as good value for the airfare component) anyway.

    • Tony-Abbott on 16/12/2015 - 10:54
      -1

      Always has been, nothing has changed in years.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 11:14

        What relevance is "nothing has changed"? Isdnman raised a critical consideration that the "fees" alone are on par with a sale fare.

        • anthonyaaa on 17/12/2015 - 12:28
          +1

          i've only ever use them for business or first to get the best value… otherwise economy is just a waste and cash back cards are better…

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 17/12/2015 - 12:45

          @anthonyaaa: I'm in the same boat…but these points discounts are a bit of an exception.

          If you're flying return, then paying $700/800 of taxes are probably a waste of 80,000 points to go to Europe (which you could conceivably do for $1100/1200 outside of peak season). If you're flying one way (e.g. to relocate/fly a different way home), the charges are very good. Still, you could get to Europe one way for less than $700 (with a dodgy airline mind you), which is about equivalent to $330 tax + 40k points.

    • abacus on 16/12/2015 - 11:30

      I bought two tickets from NY to Melbourne for my son with the 50% off promotion about 6 weeks ago. Used 130,000 points but tax was Aus$2,350 for two tickets for April 2016.

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 16/12/2015 - 12:45
        +1

        Obscene.

      • lilkid28 on 16/12/2015 - 14:50
        +2

        Lol. Isnt a normal return ticket about that price?

        • Lukian on 16/12/2015 - 15:01
          +1

          On special and flying airnz, yes.

        • abacus on 16/12/2015 - 20:17

          It was for April 2016, apparently fares were close to $3K each. I'm not upset as we got 50% off the points and I'm looking at it like it was a $1200 fare, which is fairly cheap, but Qantas is for sure not doing me any favours.

        • dtpearson on 16/12/2015 - 21:23

          @abacus: Just FYI i booked BNE-LAX return for about $847 per person in August 16 (2 adults, 2 kids) which was only slightly more than the taxes i would have had to pay on top of the damn near 300,000 points. Stupid Qantas.

  • ChickenTalon on 16/12/2015 - 09:12

    Some sweet deals on this one. I was too busy booking to post :)

    An example. SYD<->PVG for spring festival 2016 is showing $1800 return (although it's flex fares). Or with this it's 43,000 points + $430

  • ezza on 16/12/2015 - 09:26

    Doesn't seem to work for an international destination to Aus one way
    Ie. I'm looking to book Johannesburg to Mel one way in July/Aug it doesn't apply the 35% off
    They are Qantas operated Johannesburg - Sydney - Melbourne

    Strange

    • Samsungnote10 on 16/12/2015 - 09:34

      it says from 11:59pm tonight! I was trying it too and wondering why

      however I dont see anything advertised for 35% off

      unfortunately, im looking for Melb to BKK flights Mid Jan return end Jan (flexible with dates)

      but all paid flights are $800 ish return, when if I travel in feb its down to $450 ish

      which kind of sux

      • ezza on 16/12/2015 - 09:49

        The discounted points payment are showing up for other flights already I tried Melb - La it shows up 35% off points.

        I got the email as well - not sure why there isn't a banner yet on their site

        • OzBrogains on 16/12/2015 - 11:54

          What page do you see the discounted points? Is it in the 'check' or 'book' tab?

      • ChickenTalon on 16/12/2015 - 11:14

        I can see discounted points flights already

    • cardiology on 16/12/2015 - 10:49

      In the T&C, depart from Australia and NZ ONLY.

  • AndyRates on 16/12/2015 - 10:58

    redeem for business class flights more value per dollar

    • powerhammer on 16/12/2015 - 11:52
      -1

      Only if you value the business class flights at the price they are charging for them.

      • captainandg on 16/12/2015 - 23:48
        +1

        I'm happy to pay 3-5x price for lie-flat bed, priority service, and quality food & beverage. Worth it for me, but I love flying more than most.

    • Thrawn on 16/12/2015 - 12:42
      +3

      35% off only applies to international economy award redemptions

  • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 10:59

    man i was so keen last time this was offered - 50% off classic reward flights. I need SYD>HON and Return from LAX>SYD for my honeymoon next September. Had the chance and missed it now they arent releasing any more reward seats. The QFF program is on the way down. And is it just me or are flights getting more expensive if you use points + pay? SYD>LAX return is now over $2k each return for next September…WTF!

    • [Deactivated] on 16/12/2015 - 11:18
      +1

      For HNL just book with Jetstar don't use QF points. You end up on JQ metal half the time anyway.

      • Tony-Abbott on 16/12/2015 - 11:28
        -1

        No you don't. If it states operated by Qantas, it will be a Qantas Aircraft. If it says Operated by Jetstar then it will be Jetstar.

        • 973728 on 16/12/2015 - 12:42
          +1

          They can do a switcheroo at the last minute though and switch you to a Jetstar plane.

        • MrMaxwell on 16/12/2015 - 12:54
          +1

          Not always. I've flown QF metal to HNL and numerous times 80 Jetstar passengers come running over and get on the QF plane. Luck of the draw depending on loads.

        • Randxyz123 on 16/12/2015 - 16:55
          -1

          @973728: They can't switch from A Qantas Plane to a Jetstar plane. They can possibly switch Jetstar to Qantas though.

  • dynamike on 16/12/2015 - 11:30

    So email only states economy flights or will this work for business class too?

    • smit0847 on 16/12/2015 - 13:31
      +3

      You've already answered your own question?

      • dynamike on 16/12/2015 - 17:42
        -6

        I'm not asking what's stated in the email but if it will work for business too, smarty. People might have experience from similar deals in the past.

  • Ceceilia on 16/12/2015 - 11:40
    +1

    Can you use the Qantas giftcards to pay for redemption taxes? Has anybody done it before?

    • ChickenTalon on 18/12/2015 - 09:10

      I tried a few ways, seems like it's not possible.

      I didn't try calling them tho

  • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 16/12/2015 - 12:43
    +3

    Exceptionally good deal for those heading to London for extended stays. My guess is their fuel surcharge rip off has led to redemptions drying up on economy, with people taking advantage of business/first, and other carriers, which are all usually better value than Qantas economy for redemptions. The normal rates are pretty poor, with return taxes costing over half (in some instances over 80%!) of the cost of a heavily discounted return ticket.

    • Randxyz123 on 16/12/2015 - 16:33

      Yeah the London flights Are pretty cheap now actually.

      I wish they'd include business class in these deals though!! I'm 6"3 and it is basically the only way for me to travel…

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 16/12/2015 - 16:39

        Know how you feel. It's a tossup between burning 85k extra points, and geting there comfortably.

        • Randxyz123 on 16/12/2015 - 16:57

          I'm more than happy to because otherwise I'll be exhausted by the time I arrive… and my back will be screwed.

          But I looked ages ago there are no business class tickets for June

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 16/12/2015 - 17:03

          @knick007: The popular routes are always booked out for business and first. If you go to another European destination (one served by Emirates), you shouldn't struggle to find availability. Madrid, Paris, Brussels etc. And better to fly out from the continent to avoid the outrageous premium passenger duty the UK charges ostensibly to combat climate change.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 17/12/2015 - 12:50

          @knick007: Oh BTW, if you need availability in June in business class, one alternative is to fly to Asia first (might have to do this uncomfortably with a budget airline), then onwards from HK or Singapore. The taxes out of Hong Kong are amazingly low, about $50 regardless of class. You can fly BA or Cathay for about 130k points in first class from there, and avoid the taxes nearly entirely.

        • Randxyz123 on 17/12/2015 - 15:26

          @JohnHowardsEyebrows: You'd be surprised to know most cities are all booked out.. I tried every option I could think of.

          Cathay charges Qantas some sort of ridiculous premium to book a Cathay flight with Qantas points maybe it'll be slightly less now this sale is on.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 17/12/2015 - 16:01

          @knick007: Maybe it was first I was looking at, but in late July there was no problem getting first class (and I think business…) with Cathey or BA. Cost a little bit more (like 10k more points - as they're not a tight codeshare partner like Emirates), but only $50 tax.

        • Randxyz123 on 17/12/2015 - 17:52

          @JohnHowardsEyebrows: Late June there were no classic rewards for First or Business. Late July there's nothing coming back from London but I can come back from Frankfurt, the fees from Cathay are just crazy though.

      • sasangeleus on 16/12/2015 - 20:02
        -2

        I'm 6 5 and pull the can I sit in the exit row every flight. Have only been knocked back once. Saves paying for business..

        • Randxyz123 on 17/12/2015 - 15:29

          I've tried exit rows and really don't think they make that much difference. The seats are always uncomfortable and are narrower.

  • applejack on 16/12/2015 - 13:08
    +1

    Don't forget Amex Qantas deal as well. Can buy qantas vouchers.

    • HCBargain on 16/12/2015 - 14:34

      Which deal is this - can you link to it please?

      • Lukian on 16/12/2015 - 15:03

        Unless you've already registered your card, it's not available.

    • PotPlant on 16/12/2015 - 22:10

      Has this deal expired?

      • applejack on 17/12/2015 - 19:33

        Now all you need to do is use your registered American Express® Card and make the qualifying purchase online at qantas.com or at your local travel agent of $700 or more to get a $100 credit. Credits are generally issued within 5 business days of an eligible transaction. But be quick - this offer is only available until 31 December 2015. Terms and Conditions apply.

        • PotPlant on 18/12/2015 - 09:12

          Thanks Apples.

  • Wingjammer on 16/12/2015 - 13:44

    It should be in the subject line this only apply for INTERNATIONAL flights. Not for domestic. Maybe put it in the main listing description.

  • wangsk on 19/12/2015 - 14:56

    I am booking the flight from Sydney to Hong Kong in Feb but the discounted point doesn't show up? Do I need to do anything?

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 19/12/2015 - 15:05

      Is it economy class on a Qantas plane?

      • wangsk on 19/12/2015 - 15:30

        Yes, they are.

    • Love a bargain on 19/12/2015 - 15:31

      classic reward flight?

      • wangsk on 19/12/2015 - 15:56

        Yea, they are.

        The discounted points, do they show on the search page or the book and pay page?

        • Love a bargain on 19/12/2015 - 16:03

          What dates are you looking at and what's the number of points showing on the system?

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 19/12/2015 - 16:03

          Showing up as 19,500 points when I search Feb 25. Pretty damn good.

        • Love a bargain on 19/12/2015 - 16:05
          +1

          Just did a search with for Mon 29 Feb 16 (outbound) and Fri 11 Mar 16 (inbound) and it's showing 39000 points (which I believe is already discounted) once you've selected the flights on the search page.

        • wangsk on 19/12/2015 - 18:19

          Thanks guys, i tried again, some of them showed discount, some didn't, maybe they are not direct flight.
          I want to get the business class as we will travel with our 6 months twins.
          Many thanks.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 19/12/2015 - 19:36

          @wangsk: Only valid for economy.

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