Creative ways to attain Silver with QFF Status Credits in the next 25 Days

[jonedwards80]

On my QFF account I am on 230 Status Credits. I need another 70 to attain Silver in the next 25 days.

I have a flight BNE to POM (return) coming up in a week or so, but I think that only gives me 40 SC.

I have an internal flight in PNG but I dont think Air Niugini is a points partner with Qantas.

Any ideas how I can get to this mark without further flights?

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[markis10]

Do you need 70 after you get the Qantas gift of 40 for your loyalty announced last week

 

[jonedwards80]

Do you need 70 after you get the Qantas gift of 40 for your loyalty announced last week

Yes that is correct. I am 70 points away, with my trip to PNG to get me another 40 in the next 2 weeks.

So that means I only need 30 points

 

[SYD]

Do you have Green Tier for 50 SCs?

Probably too late now if not.

It used to be doable in around 48 hrs but closer to 4 wks (or more now). But assuming you’re BNE based, there are a bunch of “Green” Accor Hotels in town but QF Hotels post 4 wks after checkout (although, I don’t know how long the Green leaf takes?)

 

[jonedwards80]

I just stayed at Amore Hotel in Brisbane (booked via Qantas Hotels) on Aug 29-31.

This was booked last year for a QFF Points bonus of 5k. Not sure if it includes SC too, or how long it will take to appear in my account. I can't see anything yet.

 

[DejaBrew]

This was booked last year for a QFF Points bonus of 5k. Not sure if it includes SC too, or how long it will take to appear in my account. I can't see anything yet.

You won't get SC from the hotel stay alone. You'd need to complete the other requirements for Green Tier as well (if you haven't already done so).

 

[justinbrett]

Just do a day trip to CNS or MEL, cheapest Y fare will do.

 

[jonedwards80]

Just do a day trip to CNS or MEL, cheapest Y fare will do.

can i book it with points? i have about 14k sitting in my QFF atm.

it is really worth it for silver status?

 

[MELso]

TBH, unless you've got lots of flights in the US coming up (where silver status can save you a fortune in checked bag fees on AS and AA), silver's not really worth it - its main benefits are priority check-in and a single lounge pass.

 

[DejaBrew]

can i book it with points? i have about 14k sitting in my QFF atm.

You won't earn any SC on a Classic Award booking unless you are Points Club / Points Club Plus. Even then, it won't earn SC at the normal rate.

it is really worth it for silver status?

Agree with @MELso on this. You would get some additional baggage (weight) allowance as a Silver, but the really tangible benefits don't kick in until you reach Gold or higher.

 

[justinbrett]

can i book it with points? i have about 14k sitting in my QFF atm.

it is really worth it for silver status?

If you fly about this much normally, I would say it is. You’ll only need 250 SCs to requalify once you have it.

You’ll get a 50% points bonus on QF, JQ and AA flights plus better access to seat selection.

If it’s a one off and you don’t think you’ll requalify next year then I wouldn’t worry about it.

 

[jonedwards80]

You won't earn any SC on a Classic Award booking unless you are Points Club / Points Club Plus. Even then, it won't earn SC at the normal rate.


Agree with @MELso on this. You would get some additional baggage (weight) allowance as a Silver, but the really tangible benefits don't kick in until you reach Gold or higher.

cool. might not be worth the effort just for a lounge pass. i already have them via priority pass anyway. cheers

 

[SYD]

cool. might not be worth the effort just for a lounge pass. i already have them via priority pass anyway. cheers

If you think you’ll get close again next year, consider Green Tier.

As @justinbrett mentioned, reattaining PS (or higher tiers) is easier than attaining them first time around. 50 SCs is a decent chunk of PS.

The (cheap) trick is to offset a short flight at the first available opportunity in the new member year. The actual flight could be months away, but if you pay the ~$2 (don’t use points), you should have 1 of 5 leaves within 48 hrs. There’s a free leaf in the QF Well-being app for doing a quiz.

Plenty of tips/advice here but as mentioned earlier, it is a bit harder now since they removed the home offset.

Thread 'Qantas Green frequent flyer tier'

Nov 26, 2021

As shared today over on Executive Traveller: New Qantas Green frequent flyer tier adds more points, status credits
I guess we'll need to come up with a new acronym for the status add on... perhaps I can look forward to to being a QFF WP PC LTG -CO2

To be launched in early 2022, the Green tier will sit alongside the exiting Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One membership levels in the Qantas Frequent Flyer scheme.

It will also come with its own serve of bonus Qantas Points and status credits, which will be activated after members complete five sustainable activities...

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