New Qantas promos including double status credits (book by 3/9/25; travel 4/9/25 until 22/8/26)

[PERLHR]

lol. This is completely useless to me as my year ends on 30 Sep and I've not credited anything to QF this year - as all my flying this year has been on redemptions or oneworld flights that earn almost nothing in QF.

Even though it's only 40 SCs, if they were credited to my next year, that would have generated some goodwill, but I'm now actually considering changing my paid QF flights for next year to be credited to Finnair.

You are not alone in crediting to AY. Next year I'm also walking away from BA (really hard now in Australia anyhow) and all BA flights will also go to AY.

 

[Beano]

Well! The responses here definitely classify us a frequent flyers!

I wonder if there is a medical condition called "SC anxiety". Ok I may be one myself! Guilty as charged! As I said before the cure is just to book your next flight! Travelling next week and already thinking of my next flights in October and the month after.

Not that I can make use of this offer.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I think LTG especially on DSC was a low bar, perhaps too low and that is why they are now excluding them.
I’d make LTG in 2 years from scratch, suspect there are a few people in that category.

I’m bitterly disappointed that the bar to LTP which was already massively over the odds, is now pretty much completely unobtainable. At 75% there it’s quite a hit to me.
I suspect that a few people like myself will now just do the bare minimum for P1 and purchase other non 081 tickets and credit elsewhere.

 

[justinbrett]

I’m bitterly disappointed that the bar to LTP which was already massively over the odds, is now pretty much completely unobtainable. At 75% there it’s quite a hit to me.
I suspect that a few people like myself will now just do the bare minimum for P1 and purchase other non 081 tickets and credit elsewhere.

Especially now Loyalty bonuses are completely useless to P1s (as of 2026).

 

[mviy]

Thanks, that is reassuring.

My last flight would be Oct 18th, giving them 13 days to have them issued.

The DSC apply to the membership year in which you fly. Unless you are levelling up to a higher status and have travel early in your new year it doesn’t matter if it takes a while for the SC to credit.

 

[mviy]

I’m bitterly disappointed that the bar to LTP which was already massively over the odds, is now pretty much completely unobtainable. At 75% there it’s quite a hit to me.

I would not be surprised if QF lowered the threshold to get LTP but introduced a requirement that most/all SC be on QF to count towards it.

 

[Beano]

I would not be surprised if QF lowered the threshold to get LTP but introduced a requirement that most/all SC be on QF to count towards it.

Good luck on lowering the bar!

 

[JustSlash]

I would not be surprised if QF lowered the threshold to get LTP but introduced a requirement that most/all SC be on QF to count towards it.

Given how little LTP members are already out there (100+ in 2019, if I recall correctly), I’m not sure lowering the threshold would help. On a standard status run, you’d need to maintain P1 (3600 SC) for 21 consecutive years to achieve it, which means most people would be at 40-50 or near retirement age by then. That’s also assuming you never shifted your loyalty from Qantas to another airline over that entire period.

 

[justinbrett]

I would not be surprised if QF lowered the threshold to get LTP but introduced a requirement that most/all SC be on QF to count towards it.

I would be surprised.

Doesn't really make sense anyway, they're effectively targeting P1s to get LTP - almost impossible to get it as WP. So if you're trying to entice WP to go for LTP - the first step is to go for P1, which already has the 75% QF marketed requirement.

 

[Beano]

Given how little LTP members are already out there (100+ in 2019, if I recall correctly), I’m not sure lowering the threshold would help. On a standard status run, you’d need to maintain P1 (3600 SC) for 21 consecutive years to achieve it, which means most people would be at 40-50 or near retirement age by then. That’s also assuming you never shifted your loyalty from Qantas to another airline over that entire period.

Good point. I wasn't going to raise this but I am in that position or even worse off, so my enjoyment of LTP would be severely limited.

 

[seanr75]

Of note their March T&C that were published for sometime didn’t have lifetime SC exclusion.

I’m tempted to book and lodge complaint if DSC don’t show for lifetime.

neither the loyalty bonus offer today or the DSC offer contribute to LT status, this was always the case so if you have already achieved/retained your status for the year they are worthless

 

[justin23]

I would not be surprised if QF lowered the threshold to get LTP but introduced a requirement that most/all SC be on QF to count towards it.

I can’t see it happening. They do have an issue that most LTG are probably going to book other airlines as LTP is really only achievable to regular P1 flyers.

I’m still miffed the gift SCs dont count to lifetime status. Really useless to a lot of loyal customers. I’m looking at earning ~800 SCs this membership year…. The extra 80 basically just go into my account and then disappear next year. I’m not feeling like it’s a reward or thank you of any kind.

 

[MG1]

I agree with the vast majority on here: DSCs not counting towards LT status makes this promotion almost useless for me.

I did want to check one thing: if I book J flights now but change the dates after the promotion ends, do I still receive the DSCs/double points? I'll have to cop any change fees.
My understanding is that if the booking code (PNR) doesn't change, you should still receive them; correct?

 

[Aeryn]

neither the loyalty bonus offer today or the DSC offer contribute to LT status, this was always the case

This was not always the case, prior to today DSCs have always contributed to LT status.

 

[Beano]

I can’t see it happening. They do have an issue that most LTG are probably going to book other airlines as LTP is really only achievable to regular P1 flyers.

I’m still miffed the gift SCs dont count to lifetime status. Really useless to a lot of loyal customers. I’m looking at earning ~800 SCs this membership year…. The extra 80 basically just go into my account and then disappear next year. I’m not feeling like it’s a reward or thank you of any kind.

I think a lot of us feel that way. But then there are others looking to keep or achieve their status in their year and are still a way off. These SCs would be very welcome. Mrs B is very happy with her gift as it puts her into the next category.

 

[TY24]

Seems like I’m one of the few who will be benefiting from this - needed 71SC to retain SG with no travel booked between now and my Jan renewal, so I’m pretty happy.

Understand the frustration of others though.

Now to see if I can find a decent run to earn WP without breaking the bank… (don’t like my chances)

 

[Beano]

I think a lot of us feel that way. But then there are others looking to keep or achieve their status in their year and are still a way off. These SCs would be very welcome. Mrs B is very happy with her gift as it puts her into the next category.

Myself, on the other hand, struggle to think what benefit this is to me.

Just received an email saying my gift will be credited by 30 September, but the notification on the App say 8 September.

 

[Princess Fiona]

neither the loyalty bonus offer today or the DSC offer contribute to LT status, this was always the case so if you have already achieved/retained your status for the year they are worthless

That’s not true.
This is the first time ever that DSC have not counted towards lifetime status.

 

[JustSlash]

Seems like I’m one of the few who will be benefiting from this - needed 71SC to retain SG with no travel booked between now and my Jan renewal, so I’m pretty happy.

Understand the frustration of others though.

Now to see if I can find a decent run to earn WP without breaking the bank… (don’t like my chances)

Good on you, mate. Honestly, these rewards seem aimed at folks below WP status or chasing it, which is probably most of Qantas’ customer base anyway. Looks like they’re targeting the masses, and you can bet some actuary ran the numbers assuming exactly that.

 

[DejaBrew]

A very warm welcome aboard AFF @seanr75

neither the loyalty bonus offer today or the DSC offer contribute to LT status, this was always the case so if you have already achieved/retained your status for the year they are worthless

Beg to differ re: DSC.

Edit: As have others, I see.