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AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 18/02/2019 - 00:09 qantas.com (5168 clicks)
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UPDATE 21/2: Qantas has just extended this offer until 25 February.

Status runners rejoice - Qantas has just released it's first double status credits offer of 2019!

How to earn Qantas double status credits

The Qantas double status credit offer could be your key to unlocking perks like lounge access, extra baggage allowance, priority upgrades and more. To participate in the offer, you simply need to:

  1. Log in and register by 11.59pm (AEDT) 25 February 2019 (note that all passengers in each booking need to register separately)

  2. Make a new booking between 18 and 25 February 2019, for travel between 25 February and 31 August 2019 on any Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number.

  3. Travel, then wait for your double status credits to be credited

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email to confirm you have registered for this double Status Credits offer.

You are able to make multiple bookings to earn double Status Credits during the promotion. A range of restrictions apply, however, so be sure to check out the terms and conditions on the offer page before you book.

Need some inspiration on Qantas status run routes? Check out our round up of top Qantas status runs here: https://thechampagnemile.com.au/qantas-status-run/

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  • TheBooleanOne on 18/02/2019 - 00:17
    +4

    Ooh yeah. Waiting for this to book business to NY in May, this is great timing.

    Confirmed I got the email straight after registration.

  • northshore on 18/02/2019 - 00:42

    Has anyone had experience of how long they typically take to award the additional status credits after flying? T&Cs say up to 6 weeks, which would be after my membership year unfortunately…

    • AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 18/02/2019 - 00:45

      It's a mixed bag, unfortunately. Sometimes they hit within 24 hours and other times it can take the full 6 weeks (or worse, require chasing).

      • b2dz on 18/02/2019 - 08:20
        +1

        Really? For me it's usually within 2-3 days. Can't think of a time when it was longer.

        @northshore, call them and check but I am fairly certain these apply from the date of the flight. They are always dated on the day you flew rather than the day they appeared in your account.

        • clx on 18/02/2019 - 09:41

          It was 6 weeks on the dot for me once and then 2-3 days the next promo. I think you're right about when it applies though.

    • ChickenTalon on 18/02/2019 - 08:44
      +1

      They can take months and a big fight, or 2-3 days.

      In any case, the status credits will be "back-dated" with an effective date on the date that the flight was taken. So you'll still qualify under the membership year when the flight was taken.

      • Seraphin7 on 18/02/2019 - 09:22
        +1

        This was my understanding as well. I've found the FF membership arm to be pretty reasonable on these sorts of things.

        • ajole on 18/02/2019 - 12:44

          @Seraphin7 I’ve found them quite unreasonable about these sort of things, but back dating in this specific scenario seems logical. If in doubt, I’d call up first and check.

    • LennyT on 18/02/2019 - 09:27

      I've got these on the next day usually. But it does say 6 weeks so mayb it will. that said. b2dz is right though. U have earned by the date that you fly so if it doesn't come on time, you should give them a call.

    • Mitch889 on 18/02/2019 - 21:28

      Last year mine generally appeared within a couple of days.

  • monarocv8 on 18/02/2019 - 01:17
    +1

    The status run on your site is a great way to become gold, but good luck finding the flights for $1406. Cheapest I could find for just Sydney to Noumea is $900+ each way on a Business Saver fare. Looks like I'll have to follow the advice and become friends with the multi-stop tool…

    • UberIsCool on 18/02/2019 - 11:24
      +3

      This guys is dreaming or on drugs, how did he get 8 J class flights for $1400? A single business Syd to Bne is $800 alone

      • AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 18/02/2019 - 12:04

        Hi all, my Noumea status run was undertaken last year and I can confirm the pricing and routing I specified in my post was 100% correct. If you don't want to take my word for it, Google will throw up quite a few other testimonials from travellers who have done the same thing. As an example, here's a write up from David Flynn from AUSBT describing how he did the same thing: http://www.executivestyle.com.au/the-fastest-way-to-earn-you…

        Sadly, the pricing on jaunts to Noumea is no longer as sharp as it used to be, which is why we haven't featured it in our round up of status runs to book for this promotion. One of the best options we've found at the moment is Wellington to Melbourne (via Sydney) which delivers 480 status credits at under $2.50 per SC. PLO-ADL-CHC return is also worth looking at, along with runs into DPS where you can ad multiple domestic sectors.

        • 1Kenobi on 18/02/2019 - 13:02
          +1

          but ADE-BNE Business is minimum $650? and that was part of you run

          • AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 18/02/2019 - 13:21
            +4

            @1Kenobi: The trip was booked as a multi-sector journey. It's common to be able to book in multi-sector itineraries more cheaply than single ones. As an example, a one way flight between Perth - Melbourne in business class currently costs from $2,318. However, a one way business class journey from Perth - Noumea (which includes the Perth - Melbourne sector) can be priced up at much less - around $1,600.

        • UberIsCool on 18/02/2019 - 13:08

          I see, your itinerary was all in one go and not 8 trips over the year?

  • Charity on 18/02/2019 - 02:10
    +1

    Is it double status points on top of the say, gold 75% status bonus?

    • clx on 18/02/2019 - 02:18
      +7

      The gold 75% bonus is a bonus on Qanats points (is, mileage points) earned, whereas the double status credits offer is on status credits. So it has no bearing on the 75% points bonus, as they relate to different things. Both bonuses would apply if you were gold, but there isn't 200% x 175% if that's what you mean since the 200% is on status credits and 175% is on Qantas points.

    • b2dz on 18/02/2019 - 10:30
      +1

      Not sure why you were negged for asking a question. Have an upvote.

      • ajole on 18/02/2019 - 12:46
        +1

        I didn’t neg, but I get it - the question was asked about points not status. Charity was confusing the two.

  • seniordoc on 18/02/2019 - 02:27

    If it is operated Emirates, but with a QF number, is it still qualified for the double status credits?

    • fatal on 18/02/2019 - 05:35
      +2

      Terms are same as last time. Needs to be Qantas metal unfortunately.

      • 1Kenobi on 18/02/2019 - 20:57

        Not Jetstar ?

      • josho9 on 20/02/2019 - 13:26

        Does Qantaslink count as Qantas metal?

    • jerrysfang on 19/02/2019 - 11:24

      No

  • daurnimator on 18/02/2019 - 03:08

    I've got some travel coming up but haven't nailed down the dates yet.
    If I book a flex fare now, will I be able to change it later and still get the double status credits?

    • fatal on 18/02/2019 - 05:37
      +1

      Yes, but only if changed dates still lie inside the promotion period.

      • brent3000 on 18/02/2019 - 21:27

        Id check this, last time I looked at thbe T&C any changed (Flexi or no) you wont be able to keep the points and std points apply. Unless that was the specific promo I was reading,

        • fatal on 19/02/2019 - 00:48

          Above info is from the FAQ for this promo.

  • wellglued14 on 18/02/2019 - 05:00

    Has anyone booked through the Amex Travel portal in the past and used their Travel Credit for the promo? I'm guessing the payment method shouldn't even matter but just wanted to double check..

    • daft009 on 18/02/2019 - 06:29
      +1

      I did this last week with virgin DSC and got them if it helps

    • vetopower on 18/02/2019 - 06:46
      +3

      You’ll get the double status credits as long as you meet all the other criteria.

      The method with which you book the flights doesn’t matter. Can be qantas.com, Amex Travel, Expedia, etc.

    • nonpop on 18/02/2019 - 08:57
      +1

      I have done this. No issues. Same for booking through a corporate TA. Provided the flight would normally earns SCs (and you follow the Ts and Cs), the booking channel is irrelevant. Go nuts.

  • fatal on 18/02/2019 - 05:36

    EdiT: Meant to reply to other comment.

  • tokyo on 18/02/2019 - 07:57

    Just booked flights last week dammit!

  • capslock on 18/02/2019 - 08:39

    Strange how its not advertised on the Qantas home page.

  • guichenmin on 18/02/2019 - 09:45

    Just registered, thanks OP.
    I wonder if I change my exist booking today (booked in Nov 18), will I get double status credit by any chance.

    • capslock on 18/02/2019 - 09:46

      Not usually. You will have to cancel it and make a brand new booking.

      • twww on 18/02/2019 - 09:51

        I did just this.

      • guichenmin on 18/02/2019 - 10:27
        +1

        Thanks. Its flexible fare and I have claimed 50% aia cashback, cant really cancel the ticket. I guess I have to miss this double status this time.

        • 1Kenobi on 18/02/2019 - 13:04

          happens :-( got me last time like this

  • clx on 18/02/2019 - 09:51
    +1

    I wonder why the "What do bonus Status Credits count towards?" FAQ is deliberately silent on it counting towards lifetime status. I know from past offers that my bonus status credits do count towards lifetime status.

    Maybe they're trying to avoid drawing attention to the fact that their Qantas Titanium card is crap and that the 20% bonus status credits offered on that card does not count towards lifetime status?

    • nonpop on 18/02/2019 - 09:59

      I've had the reverse where our lifetime tally has indeed jumped on the double SC promo (I have a family member I'm tracking so do watch this one). Where it hasn't added is to the Bonus 500SC target (we don't track P1 status).

      • clx on 18/02/2019 - 10:03

        I agree with you. My lifetime tally has definitely gone up from status as well. I'm more curious why they deliberately chose not to say that it counts for lifetime and I reckon it's because of their awful Qantas Titanium credit card offering.

    • ChickenTalon on 18/02/2019 - 10:02

      Double status promos have counted towards lifetime status earn for me. Might be some other issue?

      • clx on 18/02/2019 - 10:05

        It's definitely counted as well for me. I'm saying it's their Qantas Titanium credit card which offers 20% status credit bonuses on flights booked on it - those status credits don't count towards lifetime. So I'm wondering whether Qantas is trying to avoid calling out that the double SC promo counts towards lifetime to draw attention away from the fact that their credit card offering is crap.

        • fatal on 18/02/2019 - 10:41

          They didn't. It was like this on previous promos as well, before the "Titanium" card was released.

          But yes, the status creds count toward lifetime status.

  • Uncle Roger on 18/02/2019 - 10:02

    If I'm flying on Monday Feb 25, is there any point trying to go for this? Booked tickets ages ago :(

    • wellglued14 on 18/02/2019 - 10:24

      Depends if the cost of cancelling/re-booking is worth the SCs

  • UberIsCool on 18/02/2019 - 10:43

    Has anyone calculated the minimum cost to hit Gold from this? Business class returns to NZ fro Syd are still around $1500 and you only earn 160 status points.

    Found return to Rio from Syd is about $1300 in economy and it should earn 200 status

  • andw on 18/02/2019 - 10:55
    +3

    Gaah
    These always seem to appear about a week after I have to fly for work.
    It's a conspiracy I tell you! 😁😏

  • jlim87 on 18/02/2019 - 11:03

    Cluld anyone that usually book flex (instead of saver) advise on the below:

    I'm thinking of buying a status run flight before August (my expiry month), but my schedule always changes cause of work
    - if I cancel, last minute because I racked up enough status to retain gold in work trips in the months prior, do I get back full refund and completely no hidden fees?
    - if I change travel dates last minute and still take the flight, it says I have to pay fare difference, but would this be flex or saver prices that they look at for the difference?
    - is flex even worth it if you know your 99% gonna change dates? The difference from saver is usually already 30% more so when it comes closer to the date wouldn't the prices be insane and make changing ticket dates super exp?

    Thank you

    • theoracle30 on 18/02/2019 - 12:57

      Have a read of this article

      Essentially:

      • Qantas lets you get a credit voucher for free, or a full cash refund with a $99 fee for Economy Flex at least.
      • The fare difference will be on whatever fare you currently have. i.e. Flex compared to Flex, Saver compared to Saver
      • Flex can be worth it if you change your dates well in advance, but yes if it's a last minute change to a last minute flight, it'll most likely be pricey.
  • 1Kenobi on 18/02/2019 - 12:16

    Did anyone get this "delivered as part of my targeted Qantas 50% bonus offer" mentioned on the OPs status run link?

    https://thechampagnemile.com.au/qantas-status-run/

    Does this really exist , any clues hot to get it?

  • econzune on 18/02/2019 - 14:18

    If I buy a QANTAS issued ticket on an Emirates flight, does this count for the double status miles or do I have to be on a Qantas plane? Thank you!

    • power71 on 18/02/2019 - 14:41
      +3

      no. it clearly says qantas operated - not EK

  • Jessie Ryder on 18/02/2019 - 14:20

    Any suggestions?
    I need 130 SC from BNE to hit gold.
    Rollover is 31/03/2019

    • Charity on 19/02/2019 - 02:58

      where exactly do you find the rollover date?

  • Croupier on 18/02/2019 - 20:09

    1000+ SC’s CMB-SIN-MEL-AKL RT for about $2300. All QF flight numbers but only double sc on the SIN-MEL-AKL legs.

    • hypie on 19/02/2019 - 07:27

      Got dates? Is that in J?

  • wittyusername on 18/02/2019 - 21:08

    Does anyone know if this will double jetstar status credits also?

  • motef on 19/02/2019 - 13:22

    I will be 50sc short this year of retaining Gold. Any suggestions for status runs out of NTL?

  • josho9 on 19/02/2019 - 13:30
    +1

    960 status credits (after DSC) for $2442 return doing CNS-BNE-MEL-DPS return in Business Saver.

  • mdar037 on 19/02/2019 - 16:27

    I will be 5SC short for gold, anyone know if Qantas will be generous enough to give me gold anayway?

    • nonpop on 19/02/2019 - 20:27

      Unless you already have it, not likely. And even then that is hit and miss if you beg. So if you think you will be travelling in your next year (and not flying in business or greater), then get those 5 SCs. Gold is a great sweet spot especially if flying international. Plus using points for flights results in better outcomes. Just do it.

    • PCHammond on 19/02/2019 - 21:34

      If you're that close to Gold, you may as well take the cheapest 1 way flight that you can find for a minimum of 10sc.

      Why take the risk?

  • ColonelYumYum on 21/02/2019 - 12:53

    @The Champagne Mile
    This has just been extended until the 25th according to an email from Qantas

    • AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 21/02/2019 - 14:24
      +1

      Thanks, yes, saw that. Just updating now.

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