I can book Qantas flights cheaper through Emirates

[waz22]

Hi just looking for some advice, big fan of Qantas lately and trying to book / fly them as much as possible for points / status etc. I have recently found Emirates Flex Economy flights (on Qantas planes) cheaper then the Qantas basic fare. Will QF match this?

Thanks

 

[opusman]

No they won't. If it's cheaper through EK then book through EK. Be aware though they do their credit card processing offshore which depending on your credit card might mean another 3% or so in FCC fees.

You also won't get Qantas status credits unless booked on a QF flight number.

 

[kitkatff]

you may also have trouble upgrading with QF points if it's on an EK ticket, even if it is QF metal - not sure, haven't tried it, but maybe something to keep in mind. That said you can always ask EK at the counter for an upgrade, sometimes they sell it for a fee, not cheap but way cheaper than booking business outright.

 

[eminere]

you may also have trouble upgrading with QF points if it's on an EK ticket, even if it is QF metal - not sure, haven't tried it, but maybe something to keep in mind.

You can only upgrade using QF points if the flight is both marketed and operated by QF.

 

[timster]

Be aware though they do their credit card processing offshore which depending on your credit card might mean another 3% or so in FCC fees.

I always book foreign airlines with 28Degrees MC to avoid being stung with that.

 

[madrooster]

I always book foreign airlines with 28Degrees MC to avoid being stung with that.

Some airlines (MH comes to mind) charge from an AU merchant for visa/mc, but a foreign merchant for amex cards. Even though it might show as AU on a mastercard it's no guarantee it'll be from an AU merchant should you try an amex.

 

[drsmithy]

Be aware though they do their credit card processing offshore which depending on your credit card might mean another 3% or so in FCC fees.

Do they make it clear they are going to do this beforehand ?