Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[ozflier]

Fiji Airways now full member, Can be used on OWA?

I didn’t realise that!

 

[motef]

I didn’t realise that!

From the Oneworld website

“As of 31 March 2025, Fiji Airways is the 14th full member of the oneworld Allliance.“

Fiji Airways - oneworld Member Airline

Fiji Airways is a member of the oneworld Alliance. This oneworld member airline flies to 25 destinations in 14 countries.

www.oneworld.com

 

[ozflier]

From the Oneworld website

“As of 31 March 2025, Fiji Airways is the 14th full member of the oneworld Allliance.“

Fiji Airways - oneworld Member Airline

Fiji Airways is a member of the oneworld Alliance. This oneworld member airline flies to 25 destinations in 14 countries.

www.oneworld.com

Thank you.

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

Fiji Airways now full member, Can be used on OWA?

From the Oneworld website

“As of 31 March 2025, Fiji Airways is the 14th full member of the oneworld Allliance.“

But… just because Fiji Airways now qualifies to be included in an OWA, let’s not jump to the conclusion that the QF systems will have already been updated to allow an itinerary to process properly…….

 

[pyramidforce]

Booked on HND-SIN on JL as part of OWA in F - JL equipment swap from APR-NOV from 777-300 to 787.

Anyone have a crystal ball and can tell me if they will swap to A350-1000 for NOV-MAR again? Or do I prepare myself for a 3 hour phone call with qantas

 

[QFFBNE]

I’ve done a few Oneworld Classic Flight Reward trips in the past but never with a break in between so seeking feedback from members.
Looking at an extended trip in 2026, with 4 weeks in Egypt/UK/Ireland Apri, back to BNE for a few months, then 4 weeks in USA in October.
I’m doing dummy bookings to see availability of 2 x Business (U) and what alternatives there are..
All depends on availability of course, but I’m currently WP and will make P1 (and LTG) in mid-August this year, so I have a slightly better chance of getting what we need. It will be complicated by the increase in required points after August this year but I have enough to cover the extra if required.

First step is a positioning BNE/CGK then commence the reward booking from there:
CGK/OOMS/CAI - STOP 1 (Oman Air)
CAI/LHR - STOP 2 (BA)
LHR/SIN/BNE- STOP 3 (QF)
BNE/ORD - STOP 4 (QF/AA)
ORD/JFK - STOP 5 (AA)
JFK/ BNE) – END -(AA or QF)

5 stops and Great Circle Mapper showing 32,697nm. Using Multi-city engine this totalled 646,000 points and $2,829.90 (We’ll organise BNE/CGK and the return London to Dublin flights separately).
Apart from having to be in Cairo on 7th April 2026, the rest is completely flexible. I’ll book first leg CGK/CAI as soon as something is available, then add on as needed over the next 12-18 months.
Any comments or suggestions more than welcome. With the increasing difficulty of using Reward Points this might be the last hurrah, so we want to make it a good one.

 

[Mr H]

I’ve done a few Oneworld Classic Flight Reward trips in the past but never with a break in between so seeking feedback from members.
Looking at an extended trip in 2026, with 4 weeks in Egypt/UK/Ireland Apri, back to BNE for a few months, then 4 weeks in USA in October.
I’m doing dummy bookings to see availability of 2 x Business (U) and what alternatives there are..
All depends on availability of course, but I’m currently WP and will make P1 (and LTG) in mid-August this year, so I have a slightly better chance of getting what we need. It will be complicated by the increase in required points after August this year but I have enough to cover the extra if required.

First step is a positioning BNE/CGK then commence the reward booking from there:
CGK/OOMS/CAI - STOP 1 (Oman Air)
CAI/LHR - STOP 2 (BA)
LHR/SIN/BNE- STOP 3 (QF)
BNE/ORD - STOP 4 (QF/AA)
ORD/JFK - STOP 5 (AA)
JFK/ BNE) – END -(AA or QF)

5 stops and Great Circle Mapper showing 32,697nm. Using Multi-city engine this totalled 646,000 points and $2,829.90 (We’ll organise BNE/CGK and the return London to Dublin flights separately).
Apart from having to be in Cairo on 7th April 2026, the rest is completely flexible. I’ll book first leg CGK/CAI as soon as something is available, then add on as needed over the next 12-18 months.
Any comments or suggestions more than welcome. With the increasing difficulty of using Reward Points this might be the last hurrah, so we want to make it a good one.

If you are travelling directly from Dublin to Brisvegas then you’d save a heap of tax if you redeemed DUB-LHR-onward rather than starting a sector from London.

 

[QFFBNE]

If you are travelling directly from Dublin to Brisvegas then you’d save a heap of tax if you redeemed DUB-LHR-onward rather than starting a sector from London.

Thanks yes, I'd thought of that. All depends on if we have a week in London before, or after, Ireland and/or reward availability. I'd prefer to save the extra tax out of LHR, but as I say we are very flexible and it will come down to what seats are available on which route.

 

[BriarFlyer]

First step is a positioning BNE/CGK then commence the reward booking from there:
CGK/OOMS/CAI - STOP 1 (Oman Air)
CAI/LHR - STOP 2 (BA)
LHR/SIN/BNE- STOP 3 (QF)
BNE/ORD - STOP 4 (QF/AA)
ORD/JFK - STOP 5 (AA)
JFK/ BNE) – END -(AA or QF)

5 stops and Great Circle Mapper showing 32,697nm.

I did a quick GCM check, assuming BNE-LAX-ORD and JFK-AKL-BNE and BNE-CGK to end the circle, and came up well over the 35,000 miles. You might want to re-check with your complete route rather than abbreviated.

 

[QFFBNE]

I did a quick GCM check, assuming BNE-LAX-ORD and JFK-AKL-BNE and BNE-CGK to end the circle, and came up well over the 35,000 miles. You might want to re-check with your complete route rather than abbreviated.

Thanks for double checking. I am working on starting the reward flights with CGK-OOMS-CAI flight and ending with JFK-AKL-BNE (not BNE-CGK) which comes to 33,234. Apparently this itinerary works because according 'Pointhacks' to you can finish your ticket in a city you’ve previously ‘visited’ (in this case, Brisbane)

 

[BriarFlyer]

I am working on starting the reward flights with CGK-OOMS-CAI flight and ending with JFK-AKL-BNE (not BNE-CGK) which comes to 33,234. Apparently this itinerary works because according 'Pointhacks' to you can finish your ticket in a city you’ve previously ‘visited’ (in this case, Brisbane)

I thought the rules specified that the distance must include a return to the port of origin, even if not flown (i.e. treated as a surface segment.) Hence the 'return' to CGK that you're not flying.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I thought the rules specified that the distance must include a return to the port of origin, even if not flown (i.e. treated as a surface segment.) Hence the 'return' to CGK that you're not flying.

Correct. Distance back to starting point must be included, per:

14.4.3 A one way oneworld Classic Flight Reward Itinerary will be charged as a return Itinerary. Itineraries finishing in a port other than the port of origin must include the distance to return directly to the port of origin when calculating the number of Qantas Points required to redeem the Flight Reward and the maximum distance for the Itinerary.

 

[QFFBNE]

Correct. Distance back to starting point must be included, per:

14.4.3 A one way oneworld Classic Flight Reward Itinerary will be charged as a return Itinerary. Itineraries finishing in a port other than the port of origin must include the distance to return directly to the port of origin when calculating the number of Qantas Points required to redeem the Flight Reward and the maximum distance for the Itinerary.

I thought so too, but using the multicity search i was allowed to finish in BNE and comes out at 646,000 points an $2,829 in taxes. Normally if you exceed one of the conditions it errors out, or you are charged the full number of points e.g. >800K I've tried a few times now and same result.

 

[BriarFlyer]

I thought so too, but using the multicity search i was allowed to finish in BNE and comes out at 646,000 points an $2,829 in taxes. Normally if you exceed one of the conditions it errors out, or you are charged the full number of points e.g. >800K I've tried a few times now and same result.

Well, if you can get it to book via the website and not have to debate this clause with an agent when changing/adding flights, then go for it.

PS: 2 x 318,000 = 636,000 pts if 2 pax.

 

[Mwenenzi]

I’ve done a few Oneworld Classic Flight Reward trips in the past but never with a break in between so seeking feedback from members.
Looking at an extended trip in 2026, with 4 weeks in Egypt/UK/Ireland Apri, back to BNE for a few months, then 4 weeks in USA in October.
I’m doing dummy bookings to see availability of 2 x Business (U) and what alternatives there are..
All depends on availability of course, but I’m currently WP and will make P1 (and LTG) in mid-August this year, so I have a slightly better chance of getting what we need. It will be complicated by the increase in required points after August this year but I have enough to cover the extra if required.

First step is a positioning BNE/CGK then commence the reward booking from there:
CGK/OOMS/CAI - STOP 1 (Oman Air)
CAI/LHR - STOP 2 (BA)
LHR/SIN/BNE- STOP 3 (QF)
BNE/ORD - STOP 4 (QF/AA)
ORD/JFK - STOP 5 (AA)
JFK/ BNE) – END -(AA or QF)
<snip>

Oman Air, while a QF partner, is not a OW airline. Due to join OW 30 June 2025. So will not be able to have Oman Air, in a QF Oneworld Classic Flight Reward, itinerary until then. Doubt QF would book Oman Air now, based on what should/may happen in ~3months time.

Oman Air - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Oman Air, while a QF partner, is not a OW airline. Due to join OW 30 June 2025. So will not be able to have Oman Air, in a QF Oneworld Classic Flight Reward, itinerary until then. Doubt QF would book Oman Air now, based on what should/may happen in ~3months time.

Oman Air - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Good point. I was initially thinking that as the OP’s trip was well into next year, by the time they come to book Oman Air should be available.

But if the OP has been doing dummy bookings now, it will not cap the points for a OWA if Oman is included.

Which might also be why it is not calculating the return to CGK.

 

[madrooster]

Fiji Airways now full member, Can be used on OWA?

Not yet.

 

[QFFBNE]

Well, if you can get it to book via the website and not have to debate this clause with an agent when changing/adding flights, then go for it.

PS: 2 x 318,000 = 636,000 pts if 2 pax.

I was expecting 636,000 as well, but Qantas multicity said 646,000 which is weird but acceptable

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Oman Air, while a QF partner, is not a OW airline. Due to join OW 30 June 2025. So will not be able to have Oman Air, in a QF Oneworld Classic Flight Reward, itinerary until then. Doubt QF would book Oman Air now, based on what should/may happen in ~3months time.

Oman Air - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I was doing the dummy booking for February 2026 and the Oman Air flight was available as a reward booking

 

[QFFBNE]

Good point. I was initially thinking that as the OP’s trip was well into next year, by the time they come to book Oman Air should be available.

But if the OP has been doing dummy bookings now, it will not cap the points for a OWA if Oman is included.

Which might also be why it is not calculating the return to CGK.

I honestly dont care if they classify it as OWA or not, the fact is I was able to include Oman Air in a booking that had 5 stopovers and for only 646,000 points. I tried longer last leg via HKG which brought it to over 36,000nm and the points jumped to around 800,000

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I honestly dont care if they classify it as OWA or not, the fact is I was able to include Oman Air in a booking that had 5 stopovers and for only 646,000 points. I tried longer last leg via HKG which brought it to over 36,000nm and the points jumped to around 800,000

I’ve just plugged the itinerary into great circle mapper, I’m getting 38245 miles. I see you have based your calculations on nautical miles… which is not the currency for OWAs. They are in miles, not nautical miles.

I suspect the price you have got must include several economy sectors?

Oman Air is there as a FF partner, but won’t be part of any OWA cap at the moment. Just like you can include JQ or EK in these itineraries, It will still price, just not cap.

I can’t get the itinerary to price anywhere near your quote for all business class.