How many QFF SC's could I earn via RTW ticket to get to QFF LT Gold

[glennbo]

First post in a long time. I am getting towards the end of full time employment and looking to travel. Currently sitting on 10370 QFF status credits and inching to lifetime gold. I am intending to maximise next round of double status credits via a RTW ticket to Europe (?France; UK and Portugal/Spain). I tried using the Qantas calculator with no joy so hoping the forum gurus might give a guide. Wanting to purchase upfront to then utilise points with gold status for future trips. Thanks for any thoughts.

 

[Mwenenzi]

First post in a long time. I am getting towards the end of full time employment and looking to travel. Currently sitting on 10370 QFF status credits and inching to lifetime gold. I am intending to maximise next round of double status credits via a RTW ticket to Europe (?France; UK and Portugal/Spain). I tried using the Qantas calculator with no joy so hoping the forum gurus might give a guide. Wanting to purchase upfront to then utilise points with gold status for future trips. Thanks for any thoughts.

The QF double status credits only apply to QF operated and marketed flights., Not code share or other airlines. Must be booked in the nominated time period the DSC offer is open. which is usually about 1 week. But no guarantee QF will have another DSC offer. They may replace with "SC of the ground"

Assuming you are considering a oneworld *ONE* or *GLOB* --> RTW Flights: Round The World Airline Tickets - RTW.
Would need to carefully select QF flight for distance to maximize QF SC. Other airlines can be good earners. Have a practice RTW itinerary at the ready. Can be dfficult to get booked so to have all the D class flights availability. Better to book via a good travel agent and not QF or the OW RTW online tool.
With QF lifetime gold 14000 SC at 10370 SC you have a good bit to achieve.

 

[SYD]

What's not working? Some city pairs/airlines are missing but it should cover most hops.

Unfortunately, the handy multi-city calculator was enhanced away some years ago.

Do you have an itinerary in mind? QF metal as much as possible will reap the most reward for a DSC offer of course. But flights around Europe, US and trans Atlantic ought to be reasonable earners also.

 

[SeatBackForward]

. I am intending to maximise next round of double status credits via a RTW ticket to Europe

Best you'll do is to earn the DSC on the SYD<>LHR legs operated by QF, or routing somehow via the SYD<>AKL<>JFK flight. Anything else on any other oneworld or Emirates flights will not earn DSC.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Best you'll do is to earn the DSC on the SYD<>LHR legs operated by QF, or routing somehow via the SYD<>AKL<>JFK flight. Anything else on any other oneworld or Emirates flights will not earn DSC.

Ultra long haul and long haul are not good SC earners on a per mile basis
Better to have flights just above the zone distance

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/earn-points/airline-earning-tables/qantas-and-jetstar-earning-tables.html?int_cam=au%3Aairline-earning-tables%3Aarticle%3Aqantas-and-jetstar-earning-tables%3Aen%3Ann#all-other-flights

 

[elanshin]

Consider something like what one of the AFF users have done.

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Thread 'RTW 2.5x - a DONE4 with stops in NYC, London and Italy (HCO only)'

Sep 6, 2025

Join me on my latest adventure: a DONE4 ex-Japan clocking ~60,000 miles—about 2.5 laps of the globe (including positioning). For the avgeeks, I’ll share J-class takes on JL, QF, BA, AA and AS, plus how I booked what’s turned out to be an extremely cost-effective ticket. Also, stand by for the obligatory lounge tours and inflight food reviews.

Not every sector is glamorous—some are pure SC runs (multiple AUS–NZ hops and a few “touch the edges of the US without leaving the airport” specials). But it’s not all for status: I’ve lined up proper stops in New York, London and Italy, and there...

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You can supplement your real travel with some extra flying for minimal additional cost if you read the rules / fares correctly (or find a Travel agent in the know) like the bouncing between Aus and NZ in the report above.