To maintain elite status with Qantas, you normally need to earn a minimum number of status credits. You also need to take at least 4 Qantas or Jetstar flights per membership year. But what happens if you don’t fly enough? Qantas uses a system known to frequent flyers as “soft landings”. If you don’t retain … Continued
The Boeing 747 has been the backbone of the Qantas international fleet since 1971. But it’s now the end of an era, with the announcement that all Qantas 747s will be retired by 2020. The Boeing 747 was a ground-breaking aircraft for its time, cutting travel times to destinations around the world and opening new … Continued
Until Monday 30 April, you can save up to 50% off Qantas reward flights to a range of destinations! Classic Flight Rewards to Hobart, as well as Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka are all on sale. The discount applies to the points required and is only available on Economy award bookings. Taxes, fees … Continued
Qantas has announced that it will fly Boeing 747 jumbo jets to Honolulu over the Australian summer period. The move sees the introduction of Premium Economy on the Sydney-Honolulu route, as well as a huge increase in the number of Business class seats available to Hawaii. Qantas will fly Boeing 747s to Hawaii from 7 … Continued
Since 2015, Qantas has been in an extensive alliance with Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines. The partnership is the equivalent of the Qantas-Emirates joint venture. Despite this, it doesn’t seem to receive much attention. So what exactly can Qantas frequent flyers on China Eastern expect? China Eastern is part of the SkyTeam alliance. But the partnership … Continued