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Qantas Offering Fast-Track of Frequent Flyer Switch from Other Programs, Incl 90 Days Complimentary Lounge Access @ Qantas

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Qantas Offering Fast-Track of Frequent Flyer Switch from Other Programs, Incl 90 Days Complimentary Lounge Access @ Qantas
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beatthatflight on 26/11/2020 - 08:24 qantas.com (859 clicks)
Last edited 26/11/2020 - 08:38

Qantas Frequent Flyer is offering top tier members of other airline loyalty programs the opportunity to fast track their flying status when they switch to Qantas.

Move your frequent flyer status over with Qantas Status Fast Track

For a limited time we're offering eligible members the chance to move their airline frequent flyer status to Qantas by providing a tier taster that could help them fast track to Qantas Gold.

If you are already one of our loyal Frequent Flyers and hold Qantas status, find out more about the additional support we are providing.

Qantas Fast Track allows eligible members to experience a 90 day tier taster which includes Qantas Club Membership, providing lounge access and an extra checked baggage allowance. During this time, if the member earns just 100 status credits over the 90 days, they will be fast tracked to Gold status.

How to qualify:

Hold eligible status with a qualifying airline;
Hold Bronze or Silver Qantas Frequent Flyer status;
Have an Australian home postal address, and
Complete the Expression of Interest form by 11.59pm (AEDT) 18 December 2020.
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  • b2dz on 26/11/2020 - 08:36

    Very clever from Qantas. Thanks for the tip OP.

    Do you know if they have ever run a formal program like this previously? I don't remember seeing one.

    • beatthatflight on 26/11/2020 - 08:39
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      Their newsroom said it's the first time ever. I've had friends who have called up and managed to switch in the past, but this is the first of it's kind, as you say, formally.

    • erd on 26/11/2020 - 09:28

      There was one specifically for Kiwis years ago

  • jeppetto367 on 26/11/2020 - 08:48

    I wonder if this would exempt you from their fast track challenges in the future? I’m Platinum with VA and have Plat with Qatar (and Silver with CX) from their previous status match, so don’t currently need QF Gold.

    I’ll take it for free but if this meant I couldn’t use their challenge in the future I might pass for now.

    • beatthatflight on 26/11/2020 - 08:50

      Be surprised. The point is to get you across to take that earnings away from competitors from Frequent flyers. If you apply again and qualify (eg my friend had to do x number of flights in y months) they'd probably still do it. But that's just my guess.

      • skwashd on 26/11/2020 - 15:14

        Generally status matches/challenges are a once in a lifetime thing.

        The match is offered to entice you to change your travel patterns. These programs "reward" loyalty. If you're not being loyal, then the airline isn't going to give you benefits. If they give out high status to all comers it removes the incentive for high value customers to be loyal.

        If you want to do this to get a few free visits to the lounge while flying on cheap cattle tickets, go ahead but don't expect to do it more than once.

  • Leuke on 26/11/2020 - 08:54

    Great deal, pity my velocity gold slipped this year.

    • skinny on 26/11/2020 - 09:11

      I thought VA offered status extension for one year.. i am good until Sep 2021 with that

      • Leuke on 26/11/2020 - 10:45

        I guess I must've expired before they brought that in.

        • try2bhelpful on 07/12/2020 - 15:21

          I’d ring them to ask.

  • ameno on 26/11/2020 - 11:11
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    Lounges are already bloody packed as it is.

  • sancrumble on 26/11/2020 - 13:16
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    Just to be aware they will be having no jab, no fly policy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-24/covid-19-vaccine-pass…

    • beatthatflight on 26/11/2020 - 13:29

      Internationally. And that's already the case for other vaccines for some countries (see yellow fever) :/ But yes, if that's a concern, it's worth noting.

    • Thundaja on 08/12/2020 - 01:13
      +2

      Great! All the more reason to fly with them then!

  • Kranbone on 26/11/2020 - 13:37

    I have a reasonable amount of QFF and am wondering whether there will be further changes to the program in order for the airline to reduce costs. I've recently seen travel reporters showing US airlines are reducing certain features (catering, lounge, etc) and worry this may also happen with Qantas.

    At some point, I'd love to travel but don't want a "no frills" experience so the airline can save $$. Is it better to convert the points to something else?

    • beatthatflight on 26/11/2020 - 14:49

      Qantas has Jetstar as their subsidiary in the low cost /no frills market, so are unlikely to cut like that. The best use of points, if flying, is generally to upgrade - you can burn them on economy too, but if you can use them to get yourself a business update on top of your economy, or first, especially internationally, it's a massive experience changer.

      (I used them last year to get an Emirates 1st class flight, and it was like another world. Also Emirates and Qatar business the previous year, for minimal taxes!).

      Absolute worst case - use them at the Qantas store to buy toasters/movie tickets, but please, only as a last resort, it's really ruining their potential value, especially as you said you have quite a few.

      • nightelves on 26/11/2020 - 15:14

        Think it was mentioned somewhere that by March 2021 Emirates will no longer allow partner booking on First Class with miles.

      • Kranbone on 26/11/2020 - 15:55

        I want to try first class but am worried the service and offerings have been watered down to save costs.

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlilgHtmeIE

        Airlines like Delta are not offering hot meals on first class for domestic services, and a very limited drink selection. As you're in the industry, do you think Qantas has been affected and is reducing costs in a similar way?

        • ChickenTalon on 02/12/2020 - 15:18

          Delta airlines domestic first class is equiv to our domestic business class. Also, Qantas isn't operating any First Class flights as they're not flying internationally at the moment.

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