Earn Qantas Status Credits for Hotel Bookings

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn up to 125 status credits for selected hotel bookings until 31 August 2020. This promotion includes 40 luxury hotels in Australia and New Zealand for stays up to 31 March 2021. The number of Qantas status credits earned varies by hotel, but in general you’ll earn around 10-15 … Continued

Qantas Gifts Status Credits to Frequent Flyers

Qantas is gifting up to 1,800 status credits to frequent flyers, making it easier for members to renew their status with the airline next year. In addition to the Status Credit Boost, Qantas is providing monthly Status Credit Support to frequent flyers with membership years ending between March and August. Existing Qantas Silver, Gold, Platinum … Continued

How Qatar Airways Botched its Status Match Promo

In May, Qatar Airways launched a rare status match promotion for frequent flyers of six airlines including Virgin Australia. Velocity members were invited to apply for the match, and most applicants have now received reciprocal Qatar Airways Privilege Club status. It was a great deal for Velocity members, especially at a time of uncertainty surrounding … Continued

Qantas Extends International Cancellations Well into 2021

A few weeks ago, Qantas cancelled almost all of its international flights until 24 October 2020. These cancellations were quietly extended yesterday by another five months, until the end of March 2021. The only exception is flights between Australia and New Zealand, which are currently scheduled to resume on 17 August 2020. However, the cancellation … Continued

Former Program Partner Slams Qantas Business Rewards

A business that used to offer its customers Qantas Business Rewards points has slammed the loyalty program for small-to-medium businesses. It says Qantas Business Rewards has made “drastic” changes to its business model which now encourages “churn-and-burn and large upfront payments” over long-term loyalty. Two years ago, Switch Telecom launched a partnership with Qantas Business … Continued