Avios for flights in 2019?

JanP

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Hello,

Can I please ask if there is any chance to recover Avios for flights taken in 2019. I did 4 flights and it was about 15k Avios.
I asked Privilege support and they replied : no, just wondering if there is any "hack" to do so.
 
JanP Welcome to AFF
Hello,

Can I please ask if there is any chance to recover Avios for flights taken in 2019. I did 4 flights and it was about 15k Avios.
I asked Privilege support and they replied : no, just wondering if there is any "hack" to do so.
QR only started using the avios as the ff currency in March 2022. Was QR points before that.
Avios is used by BA, IB, IE & QR. And later this year AY Finnair.

When did you join QR Privilege Club?
Some ffp's only allow for credits after you join. Some(a minority) allow to claim for flights taken X days prior to joining

Most airline ffp's have time limits for retro claims
example
Qatar (180 days) https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/claim-missing-avios.html
Claim your Avios from a past flight
Don't worry, you can claim your Avios for travel completed up to 180 days from the date of travel. If you've joined Privilege Club after your trip, make sure to submit your claim request within 90 days of your trip.

Qantas (12 months)
Claim missing points for flights
Qantas Points will be added to your account for eligible flights within 14 days of the flights. To claim missing points for travel on eligible flights within the past 12 months, simply login to My Account. Be sure to have your flight details handy - they can be found on your e-ticket or boarding pass. Please note, reviewing the claim can take up to 24 hours for Qantas flights and 14 days for partner airlines.
Would expect a retro claim for flights taken in 2019 will be too long ago for all ffp's.
 
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Thanks for your post.
I joined in 2017 when I took the first flight with them.
Expected it is a very long time ago for any claim.
Thanks again for your feedback.
 
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