Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

Hello, I have been reading the classic flight rewards T&C on changes and my understanding is that routes and times can be changed up to 24 hours before a booked segment after ticketing and after the first flight of the itinerary has been taken. If no segment exists then flights can be added up to the 35,000 miles limit. Is that correct? I have a confirmed itinerary starting in March 2026 and have only used up around 20,000 miles. I am tossing up between booking a sub-optimal flight now for Feb 2027 or waiting to this time next year when I expect a lot more availability to come online, judging on what's available now for Feb 2026. Is this rational?

No., the opportunity to make changes once the first flight has been taken are very limited.
From the rules:

Changes within 24 hours of departure of a Flight Segment
14.5.12 The following changes are permitted to Qantas Flight Segments. A Change Fee will apply (see the Fee Schedule):
(a) change to flight number; and
(b) change to date of travel.