Quitting the Frequent Flyer Game

After many years as a Qantas Platinum member, one frequent flyer has decided to give up their status and quit the frequent flyer game. Lamenting the gradual devaluation of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, this member decided that the benefits of their status were no longer worth the money being spent to stay loyal to Qantas. … Continued

Qantas Increases Upgrade Rates

Qantas has quietly announced a range of price increases for upgrades using Qantas points across its domestic and international network. The cost of a points upgrade will increase by as much as 25% on some routes, with those upgrading from cheaper Economy class tickets hit the hardest under the revised rates. For domestic flights, the … Continued

Qantas Points Refused

A Qantas flyer is bitterly disappointed after the airline refused to award any points or status credits for their flight. The Qantas flight to Shanghai was booked directly on the airline’s website. Our member had been relying on the status credits to reach the next status tier. Qantas advertises that all Qantas flights booked on its … Continued

Qantas Enhances Loyalty Bonus

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now opt to earn 50 bonus status credits with each loyalty bonus. The Qantas loyalty bonus is awarded each time a member earns 500 status credits from flights on Qantas or Jetstar, up to four times per membership year. Currently 8,000 points are awarded as part of the loyalty bonus. Members … Continued

Qantas Reveals New Logo, 787 Seats

Qantas has unveiled its Boeing 787 cabin configuration, along with a brand new logo and aircraft livery. The 787 Dreamliner, which enters service in late 2017, will feature 42 Business Suites, 28 Premium Economy and 166 Economy seats. The Business Suites will be similar in design to the current Airbus A330 suites, with a 1-2-1 configuration. … Continued