How to use Qantas points on One World flights - Brisbane to Singapore

[BruceBris]

I'm sure this has been covered many times but I'm embarrassed to admit I don't know where to look. My wife and I want to book a one-way flight from Brisbane to Singapore in November (I want to reserve our cash for RTW in Dec-Jan so want to use points for the Singapore flight). I've seen threads discussing the exorbitant cost of "Taxes" on Qantas (~ $500 plus 60k points) and thought there might be a way to use our points with another airline for lower taxes. My problem is that I don't know how to book a Non-Qantas flight online with Qantas points, of even if it's possible. I'd like to see what the Tax is with other One world partners before committing. Is there a thread that has already discussed this?

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[NinnyPoo]

BruceBris you can fly Emirates BNE to SIN. Use the Qantas booking engine to see availability and taxes.

 

[markis10]

You should be crediting the points to a OneWorld program to avoid the surcharges, any QFF points locks them in.

 

[BruceBris]

You should be crediting the points to a OneWorld program to avoid the surcharges, any QFF points locks them in.

Oh. So there's no financial benefit going other than Qantas on Qantas points. Oh well, looks like I might as well just go with the Qantas option. Thanks.