Major Qantas Status Changes Coming in 2026
Qantas is changing the way you earn status in 2026 and beyond, with new options to earn and roll over status credits. But it's not all good news...
As Australia’s national carrier and largest airline, Qantas holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians. Its Qantas Frequent Flyer program is one of the country’s most popular loyalty programs, offering Australians countless opportunities to earn and redeem points. Explore our Qantas articles for tips, guides, and insights on flying with Qantas and maximising its frequent flyer program.
Qantas is changing the way you earn status in 2026 and beyond, with new options to earn and roll over status credits. But it's not all good news...
Haven't earned enough status credits in your Qantas membership year? Here are the best Qantas Frequent Flyer status runs in 2026 to help you climb to a higher tier faster.
Qantas has just announced its latest Twice-as-Rewarding offer, allowing you to earn either double status credits or double points on flights booked until 11.59pm 2 March 2026, for travel between 3 March 2026 and 12 February 2027.
If you're flying Qantas from Samoa, Tonga or Palau, eat beforehand and bring your own snacks as there is limited food available on board - even in Business Class.
Qantas now offers extra-legroom Economy Plus seats for free to Gold & Platinum frequent flyers, or for a fee to anyone else.
You can travel in comfort by using your Qantas Points to book Premium Economy Classic Reward seats, but only on selected partner airlines. Qantas have still not added Premium Economy redemptions on Air France, KLM, Finnair and Iberia, as of January 2026.
Instead of holding Platinum status with either Qantas or Virgin Australia, could it make better sense to get Gold status with both airlines for a similar amount of flying (and spend)?
Qantas is increasing the number of points you need to book Classic Reward seats on Emirates. It comes as children under 9 and Bronze frequent flyers are also barred from accessing Emirates First Class reward seats.
There are a lot of things you can get with 100,000 Qantas Points, such as return Business Class flights to Fiji or up to five return Qantas domestic Economy flights.
With Qantas Club Flexible membership, you can use Qantas-operated domestic and international airport lounges (plus get extra baggage allowance) for 28 days at a time.
AFF Gold and Platinum members can claim their 20% Qantas Club discount through the AFF Member Lounge. This guide explains the process.
Departing from Sydney every afternoon, Qantas flight QF1 is the airline's flagship "kangaroo route" to London via Singapore. This guide explains everything you need to know about this Airbus A380 flight.