"Qantas will today launch a Double Status Credits offer for all fares booked between 20-25 February on all Qantas operated flights.
From Qantas newsroom
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Read the post, it's not midday yet.
Darn it! Just booked 7 domestic return trips for work on Tuesday. Could've shot up to Silver status with this promotion.
always the way :/ Weren't free cancellation by chance, were they? ;)
All discounted red-e deals, so no :(
Wow. It is like Qantas knows that my Status credits (lifetime silver now) reset at the end of Feb and that I need to book 4-5 return flights next week. I still prefer Virgin domestically though (platinum now). Going to be an interesting call….
Qantas may match your status. call them.
Will this include books made with classic rewards?
^This
Classic rewards dont earn status credits
2x0=0 :D
NO
Yes. You'll earn double the zero status credits.
Full Terms & Conditions and the link to register are here: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-specials/…
Quick question about status credits. When they reset on the given date say 31st March, does it start again from zero on 1st April or is it a running total of the last 12 months?
They reset on your anniversary date. So you can collect say, 20 a month for 12 months, but on your anniversary date, you'll go from 240 to 0.
Anniversary date means the date that you joined?
Yes, but they normally push it to the end of your anniversary month.
@b2dz: So you mean if my membership date is May and I qualify for gold do I get it for all of this year and the end of next year?
It shows your anniversary date online.
When it hits the anniversary date, your status credits reset to 0. Your status remains the same at that point if you pass the (re)earn mark.
So you hit Gold before end of May, you have it until the end of May '21.
If they gave 10x more STATUS credits I'd sure as hell pay the extra! Don't forget shared privilege across oneworld partners! And QFF have lifetime status tiers as well (not every program does this).
Extra QFF points are probably a "meh"….but status credits are a different consideration entirely I'd say.
Exactly right. You can do a lot with elite status such as lounge access, status matching with other airline alliance, priority boarding and check-in, extra luggage, etc.
Just a heads up that the extra status credits you get from this promo do not count to your lifetime status credits tally
what? where did it say this?
What I read in T&C doesn't exclude life time status:
However, bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Reward, Platinum One Bonus Reward and Status Accelerator/ Challenge earn requirements.
Is Qantas the only airline you've flown?
No actually. I've flown with many airlines but Qantas is the worst one by far. Every time I regret it
Why do you make yourself regret it each time? It sounds like you keep going back?
Because you're just slagging a well reviewed airline that consistently lands in the top 10 airlines worldwide, according to pretty much every review program available.
You may have had a couple of bad flights.
Look at this dude who's never flown Tiger or Jetstar lol
a page of bad news followed by a para of good news at the bottom lol
This is now live ?
see post above, you need to register for it.
Thanks
Did it say QF operated flights before? And now it just says all QF flights? This would mean that codeshare flights are also applicable as long as it’s booked via qantas, yes?
It's still only QF-operated flight. It's never applied to codeshares in recent times.
But even with flights that are operated by say China Eastern but are issued a QF flight ticket?
Yes, even those. See the main offer page for details, under FAQs:
What flights are eligible for this offer?
Domestic and International Qantas operated flights with a ‘QF’ flight number in all cabins.
And even further down in the Terms and Conditions:
Any flight with a QF flight number on the ticket which is not operated by Qantas including Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Pacific and other partner airlines are not eligible for this offer.
If I book a flight now but then reschedule the time/date outside of the booking period but still within the travel period will I still be eligible for the double status credits?
I've done this in the past with similar previous offers and always got the double status credits as long as the rescheduled flight still took place within the promo travel period.
Interesting. I’ve done this and not received the double status credits. Travel was in the eligible travel period but rebooking was not in the eligible booking period.
It depends on exactly how it's rebooked.
Having been through this with VA recently.. some rebooking basically issues a new ticket. QAN and VA might clean up a lt of the presentation but in the back end someone has cancelled a booking, done a refund, made a new booking, applied a credit and.. it doesn't qualify any more as it's actually made outside of the marketing offer.
Other times there is some leeway in the system to change details without requiring a 'rebooking' and your original ticket being issued stays the same even if some details have changed..
And of course the final reason why this sometimes works is simply that there are so many possible permutations the code doesn't catch them all and some 'get through' to the keeper.
I've had an upgrade (from discount economy into business) and actually been credited the business SC. That should never ever happen (and certainly has never happened since) but I certainly wasn't complaining to the airline at the time..
my experience was the same as Kenb0 - got the status credits.
Yeah I go the double after changing a flight twice.. it did cost me $99 each time to change though.. lucky work paid for it.
Does it have to be booked on qantas.com? or can we use flight centre, amex travel etc as well?
Doesn't have to be on Qantas website, but you must register offer first and include your QFF number when you make the booking
Booked flights this morning before I saw the deal :( hope it works retrospectively haha
And.. no unfortunately, it doesn't :-(
Will not qualify retrospectively.
Someone on Executive Traveller claimed a good customer care agent gave them a full refund (having booked last night), allowing them to rebook after registering for the promo.
If attempting this, the sooner you make the call the better. Same day no mistake doesn't cover free cancellation, but your chances should be better during that window (or close to it).
Would this work on a emirates operated flight with QF code?
QF metal only
No - must also be Qantas operated.
If booking a domestic flexi ticket, and then moving the date of the flight down the track. Are the double status credits still awarded?
yes, can confirm that I have previously done this.
Question - if booking using a $450 credit on the Amex travel portal would this still result in double status credit if booked in the next 5 days? Been holding out for this and looking at booking. Appreciate it!
Think of it like you're booking at a travel agent.
As long as you've registered for the promotion and you've booked during the period and provided your QF number in the booking it will be fine.
Website:
How do I book?
Flights can be booked via the Qantas website, a travel agent or Qantas Contact Centres. Fees and charges may apply.
Awesome, thanks!
I need to get 90 more status credits before the 29th Feb. If I booked the flight, do I get the status credits after the booking confirmed, or the status credits is added after the flight?
So, I need to go in April and I am wondering if the status credits will be added after I purchased the flight ticket? Or it will only be added after the flight in April?
After the flight.
Looks like I'll need to have a chat with the boss about my Perth trip next month tomorrow :)
Not that it matters. I think 400 points is probably going to be too hard for me to get by April to get to Platinum (unless I can convince the boss to let me fly business via Singapore).
Or convince your business (boss) to pay for full economy and personally pay the difference between full economy and discount business..
I don't need platinum that much. I'm happy with Gold. My business trips often include 3 flights to get to where I need to be, so having lounge access for transit is all I need (and no they wont pay for it) … but accessing the business lounge would just be nicer ;)
Is Qantaslink, operated by one of the regional affiliates ("National jet systems" or similar), eligible?
Don't know about National, but QantasLink (Eastern) has been fine for double SCs in my experience.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have registered for double Status Credits?
After you log in and complete the registration process above, you will receive an email to confirm you have registered for the double Status Credits offer.
What flights are eligible for this offer?
Domestic and International Qantas operated flights with a ‘QF’ flight number in all cabinsΩ.
When will I receive my bonus Status Credits?
Bonus Status Credits may take up to six weeks after completion of travel to be credited to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account.
What do Status Credits count towards?
Status Credits count towards retaining your current membership tier or reaching the next membership tier. To attain or retain your status the required number of Status Credits must be earned and in your Frequent Flyer account by the end of your current membership year. However, bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Reward, Platinum One Bonus Reward and Status Accelerator/ Challenge earn requirements.
What do bonus Status Credits count towards?
Bonus Status Credits earned from this offer also count towards retaining or attaining your membership tier however bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Reward, Platinum One Bonus Reward and Status Accelerator/Challenge earn requirements.
How many bookings can I make?
There is no limit to the number of eligible flight bookings that can be made during the promotional period.
Will I earn bonus Status Credit if use ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ to make my booking?
If you book your eligible flight during the promotion period, you will earn the bonus Status Credits regardless of payment date. You will not earn Status Credits if you do not complete your payment on the advised payment due date. If you book your eligible flight outside the promotion period and pay for your booking within the promotion period, your booking will not be eligible to earn the bonus Status Credits.
If I receive another bonus offer will both offers count for my booking?
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Only one bonus Status Credits offer can be applied to an eligible flight segment. If you qualify for multiple bonus offers, the offer first registered for will be applied to each individual eligible segment.
What happens if I cancel or change my eligible booking?
Full or part travel of an itinerary is eligible only if you book (regardless of payment date) and travel within the promotional dates. If you cancel your initial qualifying booking or change it to be outside of the eligible travel period, this bonus offer will not apply.
Are Qantas Flight vouchers eligible for this offer?
Flight Vouchers purchased and redeemed for an eligible flight booking made during the promotion will earn double Status Credits. Flight Vouchers purchased but not redeemed for an eligible flight booking (for flights that are not booked or travelled within the booking or travel period dates), will not earn double Status Credits.
How do I book?
Flights can be booked via the Qantas website, a travel agent or Qantas Contact Centres. Fees and charges may apply.
Important information
You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points and Status Credits. A joining fee may apply. Membership, Points and Status Credits are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions.
In accordance with Commonwealth policy, this offer is not available to you if you are travelling for Commonwealth purposes.
Disclaimer: * This offer is valid when you register and make a new Eligible Flight booking between 12.01am (AEDT) 20 February 2020 and 11.59pm (AEDT) 25 February 2020 and travel between 28 February 2020 and 14 February 2021. An Eligible Flight for the purpose of this promotion means any Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number on your ticket where Status Credits are normally earned. Status Credits and bonus Status Credits will not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See Airline Earning Table for details.
Disclaimer: # To participate in this offer, Qantas Business Rewards Members must (a) receive an invitation from Qantas Business Rewards (b) register their ABN (c) book an eligible flight between 12.01am (AEDT) 20 February 2020 and 11.59pm (AEDT) 25 February 2020 for travel between 28 February 2020 and 14 February 2021. An Eligible Flight means a domestic or international flight which has a Qantas 'QF' flight number on the ticket that is purchased in Australia; has a ticket number commencing with '081'; and is booked and travelled for business on or after the date the business registers for Qantas Business Rewards. Exclusions apply. The bonus Qantas Points may take up to eight weeks after travel has been completed on each Eligible Flight to be credited to your business' account. A business that has a Corporate Airfares or rebate agreement with Qantas; or is a travel agent, travel wholesaler, travel consolidator or other seller or re-seller of air travel, is not eligible for this offer. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from Qantas except the double Status Credit offer. Only one bonus Qantas Points offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary. If you qualify for multiple offers, the offer first registered for will be applied to each individual qualifying segment. Qantas Points are offered under Qantas' Terms and Conditions. Eligibility conditions apply. A Member's ABN and traveller's Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be quoted at the time of booking to earn Qantas Points for both the business and the traveller.
Disclaimer: Ω Any flight with a QF flight number on the ticket which is not operated by Qantas including Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Pacific and other partner airlines are not eligible for this offer. This bonus Status Credits offer applies to travel taken by the recipient of this email and other passengers in the same booking must register separately in order to be eligible for this offer. This offer is not transferable. If you qualify and register for multiple bonus Status Credits offers for the same flight, the highest value bonus Status Credits offer will be applied to each individual qualifying segment. For example, if you qualify and register for a 50% more Status Credits offer and a double Status Credits offer on the same flight, you will receive the double Status Credits offer as it will result in the highest total number of bonus Status Credits. Only one Status Credits offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary. Bonus Status Credits may be earned on multiple eligible flight bookings made during the promotion period. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Status Credits offer by Qantas. Bonus Status Credits may take up to six weeks after completion of travel to be credited to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account. Flights are subject to availability and any applicable fare conditions. Flights can be booked via the Qantas website, a travel agent or Qantas Contact Centres. Fees and charges may apply. Your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be recorded at the time of registration and booking to earn Status Credits. Flight gift vouchers purchased during the promotion but not redeemed for an eligible flight booking during the promotion period will not earn double Status Credits. Bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Reward, Platinum One Bonus Reward and Status Accelerator/ Challenge earn requirements. Full or part travel of an itinerary is eligible only if you book (regardless of payment date) and travel within the promotional dates as listed above. If you cancel your initial qualifying booking or change it to be outside the promotional period, this bonus offer will not apply.
Anyone registered but not received the confirmation email?
I’m reluctant to book anything until I receive it
Keep registering until you do receive an email, and take a screenshot the Thank you for registering page.
Jumped online to book a trip to Thailand. Minimum fare for the next 12 months is $1,261 which is about $350 higher than normal. I have never seen base fares for Thailand this high before. Guarantee that the price goes back to about $900 on Tuesday morning.
yeah it's not worth it for commoners like us who aren't the avg 250k OZB earner or have work paying for it lol
Sydney (SYD) to Bangkok (BKK) flights shows Bangkok return from $1,271.
But if you actually search dates you can find much lower prices. Like $800 return, which is pretty good considering double SCs.
Looks like Qantas web site is now ozbargained.
I have a Qantas Lounge invitation I can transfer to a QFF member. Let me know if you would like to have it as I already have access to the lounges. Please note this is not for sale, would just like to gift it to someone.
Lounge invitation info: General – can be used at any Qantas Club domestic lounge, Qantas International Lounge or Qantas operated International Business Lounge (excluding Los Angeles Tom Bradley Terminal) when departing on a Qantas or Jetstar flight number.
This is a kind offer. I would like to have it depending upon when it expires. What is the expiry date?
Feb 2021
Then I would like it please. Can you PM me. I am unable to PM you as your settings prevent it.
seems like the website is having a meltdown. trying to do some bookings. can't.
Yeap, same for me. Maybe everyone is trying to do a last minute booking.
Just tried to call. Hold time 2hour30min
lol.
Website is dead. This did happen last time they offered a blanket DSC period. I don't even get a "hold time" and I'm a P1. Must be a looooonnnggg queue.
its back. Check your email. If you get close to paying you might have an email saying they are holding your booking until 11:59 pm. Takes ages for the link to load the webpage though.
Offer has been extended
…and so they should. I was up way past my bedtime last night trying to book. I got the email with the provisional booking and used that to pay just before midnight. Still have the "pay now" message against my booking.
Stumbled on the one-day extension by luck late yesterday. On Monday I had seen the website fail and also been on hold longer than an hour (hung up before getting through). Would have been furious had I missed the extension.
The call centre is still being hammered. Was on hold two hours last night without getting through. Today the new pre-recorded message said not to bother if you aren't calling about flights within the next 24 hours.
I can't see it anywhere ?
is it targeted ?