As I have recently moved permanently to the USA, I decided to check with Qantas regarding keeping my status as I will be heading to Australia every 18 months or so.
so I asked about ways to maintain the status without having to fly to Australia every year (to get the 4 Qantas flights). I unfortunately do not have the time to go every year just to maintain status. I have looked and the shortest flights with a QF, JQ, 3K or Vf number are from LAX to NAN and I can leave from SAN to get the four flights which still seems ridiculous.
I guess it just means that I credit 1 AA flight every 18 months to keep the 600,000 miles plus active until I have time to use them for what I want.
I guess Qantas does not want US members of QFF
Below is the return message I received from customer service on the matter.
"Thank you for contacting The Qantas Club and Frequent Flyer Service Centre.
I'd like to clarify a Qantas Group flight is any eligible flight that has a Qantas (QF) or Jetstar (JQ, 3K, VF) flight number.
The 4 Qantas Group flights are a mandatory requirement to maintain your status or elevate to the next level.
If you'd like to know more, please visit qantas.com/frequentflyer or call The Qantas Club and Frequent Flyer Service Centre on +61 (2) 9433 2329 (8.00am to 7.00pm AEST/AEDTMonday to Friday). A member of our team will be able to assist you."
so I asked about ways to maintain the status without having to fly to Australia every year (to get the 4 Qantas flights). I unfortunately do not have the time to go every year just to maintain status. I have looked and the shortest flights with a QF, JQ, 3K or Vf number are from LAX to NAN and I can leave from SAN to get the four flights which still seems ridiculous.
I guess it just means that I credit 1 AA flight every 18 months to keep the 600,000 miles plus active until I have time to use them for what I want.
I guess Qantas does not want US members of QFF
Below is the return message I received from customer service on the matter.
"Thank you for contacting The Qantas Club and Frequent Flyer Service Centre.
I'd like to clarify a Qantas Group flight is any eligible flight that has a Qantas (QF) or Jetstar (JQ, 3K, VF) flight number.
The 4 Qantas Group flights are a mandatory requirement to maintain your status or elevate to the next level.
If you'd like to know more, please visit qantas.com/frequentflyer or call The Qantas Club and Frequent Flyer Service Centre on +61 (2) 9433 2329 (8.00am to 7.00pm AEST/AEDTMonday to Friday). A member of our team will be able to assist you."