Any point to get extra Qantas SC?

[symkx]

Hi everyone,
This might be asked before, so sorry about double up!

I'm currently a silver member with 420 points. My anniversary is end of Feb and I'm planning a return trip to Tokyo in Jan. This will give me additional 120 SC (I'm getting discount premium economy), but sadly not enough to get me to Gold status. (420+120+50 bonus = 590). Here are my 2 questions:

1.Considering I'll lose all of my SC by my anniversary, is there any point to fly Qantas for this trip? I can get a cheaper deal with ANA and it's also a better airplane (787 in compare to Qantas's old 747).

2.If I request classic upgrading using QFF points to upgrade my discount premium economy seat to Business (and get accepted) do you I get SC points for premium economy or business?

Many thanks in advance!

 

[mannej]

Only you can answer the question as to if the extra SC's are worthwhile (i.e don't forget Life Time Status), however to answer question 2 you will get the SC as per the original booking class.

 

[RooFlyer]

In those circumstances, I think no point in flying Qantas (I'm assuming you'll retain Silver?).

You'll get SCs for the class/fare bought, not the upgraded class.

 

[esseeeayeenn]

The only reasons for flying QF would be to have the possibility of a points upgrade and, if you are planning for it, the SCs counting towards life time status.

 

[symkx]

Considering I'm retaining silver till Feb 2021 and lifetime status is too far away for me for now, I think I'll just go with ANA in this case.
Thanks everyone!