Qantas segments conundrum

[mp6283]

Hi,

I've been a long time beneficiary of some great advice on this website but now I need some very specific help.

Work has temporarily relocated me to London. Thanks to flying between a few European cities on BA I have gathered enough SC's to retain Gold this year but haven't flown a single Qantas segment and I won't be heading home before the end of my year.

I've noticed that some of my BA flights code share with Qantas. Is there a way to book the Qantas European segments without connecting through to Asia? Does anyone have any advice on how I can get 4 Qantas segments for the minimum cost and time commitment?

If I do have to go through Asia, one piece of advice I received (from someone who is usually in the know about these things) was to fly LHR-FRA-SIN-FRA-LHR but I can't even seem to do that online.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks!

 

[ozmille]

I've noticed that some of my BA flights code share with Qantas. Is there a way to book the Qantas European segments without connecting through to Asia?

No you can't book the QF flight numbers if you are not connecting onto QF flight number long haul. These flights are for international online connecting or stopover traffic only

If I do have to go through Asia, one piece of advice I received (from someone who is usually in the know about these things) was to fly LHR-FRA-SIN-FRA-LHR but I can't even seem to do that online.

I am not sure that this would help, I think you have to fly 4 segments on QF or JQ metal. You could get to SIN and fly Jetstar Asia somewhere else to get the additional segments

 

[notzac]

If I do have to go through Asia, one piece of advice I received (from someone who is usually in the know about these things) was to fly LHR-FRA-SIN-FRA-LHR but I can't even seem to do that online.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks!

Hi mp6283, welcome to AFF!

Basically, a trip to Asia is probably your only legitimate way to get the QF segments you need. I haven't spent any time on the QF website to see if it will price up LHR-FRA-SIN and vv., but I can certainly get Expedia UK to quote me. Here's a sample itinerary:

10AUG LHR-FRA QF3487
10AUG FRA-SIN QF6
18AUG SIN-FRA QF5
19AUG FRA-LHR QF3480

[-]ISTR that the SYD-SIN-FRA flights are not daily, so you may need to be somewhat flexible in what days you travel.[/-] (they are daily, please ignore ) Also, the return flight has a huge layover (but probably worth it in the end).

If you can find a good local travel agent, they may be able to quote similar / better options.

 

[notzac]

I am not sure that this would help, I think you have to fly 4 segments on QF or JQ metal. You could get to SIN and fly Jetstar Asia somewhere else to get the additional segments

You'll be pleased to know that it's any flight that earns points where QF or JQ/3K/etc is the marketing carrier:

20.1.5 The travel required in each Membership Year to attain or retain Silver, Gold or Platinum status level must include a minimum of four Eligible Flight Segments where Qantas, QantasLink or a Jetstar Airline is the Marketing Carrier.

 

[ozmille]

You'll be pleased to know that it's any flight that earns points where QF or JQ/3K/etc is the marketing carrier:

Cool, good news for the OP (if he has to go to SIN anyway)

 

[docjames]

Air Asia X to KUL then 4 JQAsia segments then AAX back to STN. Not sure if that's any cheaper than the example listed (LHR-FRA-SINvv).

 

[Awesom Andy]

LHR-FRA-SIN return is a lot easier to coordinate though. It can easily be done over a weekend, with time to spare.