Qantas Points Club Discussion

[sevenfourtyseven]

And the piece that has not yet been clarified in any of this, is how - if at all - will you be able to earn SC on award flight bookings once you no longer have PC/PC+? Anecdotally, we know there is meant to be a mechanism (e.g. likely certain credit cards), but this has still not been formally mentioned to my knowledge.

"Later this year, a select Qantas Points-earning credit card will offer members the opportunity to earn Status Credits on Classic Reward seat bookings for the first time. Qantas Frequent Flyer is the only airline program in Australia, and one of several globally, to offer this popular benefit on flight rewards. Full details will be announced in the coming months."

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-frequent-flyer-unveils-landmark-status-overhaul

 

[DejaBrew]

Thanks @sevenfourtyseven - I stand corrected

 

[LondonAussie]

So if my new membership year starts in September, and I gain PC before December, will I have it until 31 August 2028?

 

[DejaBrew]

So if my new membership year starts in September, and I gain PC before December, will I have it until 31 August 2028?

As long as you attain it by December 7th, yes, that's correct.

 

[Poombear]

The FAQ notes:

"You are a Points Club or Points Club Plus member and your current Points Club Membership ends before 8 December 2026."

"If you retain Points Club before your current Membership Year ends and before the 8 December 2026 retirement date, your benefits will be honoured for the remainder of your current Membership Year and for your subsequent full Membership Year.

If you don't retain Points Club before 8 December, you will keep your benefits until the end of your current Membership Year."

Based on the above, you should still have PC status in your next membership year.

I wonder if both the email and the FAQ is correct, and there is a scenario where as a current PC+ member, as long as you retain PC in your current year and before 8 Dec 2026, you are entitled to PC+ for your next membership year? The reason is that it is challenging to obtain the required 350,000 points in a shorter time frame up to 8 Dec 2026.

The FAQ states:

You are a Points Club or Points Club Plus member and your current Points Club Membership ends before 8 December 2026.

If you retain Points Club before your current Membership Year ends and before the 8 December 2026 retirement date, your benefits will be honoured for the remainder of your current Membership Year and for your subsequent full Membership Year.

If you don't retain Points Club before 8 December, you will keep your benefits until the end of your current Membership Year.