Qantas Status Credits for 'Basic Economy' on American Airlines?

[Demo]

Hi All

Newbie to this site so apologies if this has already been covered or if i'm in the wrong section:

Just booked an American Airlines return basic economy flight Houston - Miami to tip my Qantas Status into the next tier. Using the calculator Qantas advise 15 status points one way for discount economy. I'm assuming AA basic economy = QF discount economy?

Thanks in advance!

 

[coriander]

Using the calculator Qantas advise 15 status points one way for discount economy. I'm assuming AA basic economy = QF discount economy?

Thanks in advance!

AA discount economy = AA economy = 15SC (though points are 275 cf 550).

 

[Demo]

15SC

Cheers coriander, i thought i may have snookered myself booking a basic economy ticket (with all restrictions) to get over the line

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

You need to look at SC, not status points.
Qantas points earn and SC earn are different.
SC or Status Credits earnings, help you climb the QF status ladder, while QP or Qantas Points don't.
Pedantic I know.

 

[Demo]

You need to look at SC, not status points.
Qantas points earn and SC earn are different.
SC or Status Credits earnings, help you climb the QF status ladder, while QP or Qantas Points don't.
Pedantic I know.

Lol cheers, AP.
SC is what i meant

 

[justinbrett]

The better way to do this, is see the fare class you have booked on AA, then compare with the qantas table at Frequent Flyer - Flying Qantas and Partner Airlines - Flying with Qantas & Jetstar - Earning Qantas Points

Then punch that into the points calculator.

This method avoids disappointment. Some airlines business class are considered economy by qantas, so never assume.

 

[Demo]

The better way to do this, is see the fare class you have booked on AA, then compare with the qantas table at Frequent Flyer - Flying Qantas and Partner Airlines - Flying with Qantas & Jetstar - Earning Qantas Points

Then punch that into the points calculator.

This method avoids disappointment. Some airlines business class are considered economy by qantas, so never assume.

Cheers Justin, thanks for the advice

 

[serfty]

Cheers Justin, thanks for the advice

Basic economy books into B class on AA and earns NOTHING with QFF. No points, no SC's.

 

[serfty]

See here: (Frequent Flyer - Flying Qantas and Partner Airlines - Flying with Qantas & Jetstar - Earning Qantas Points | American Airlines)



Note that B class is not listed - if not listed, then no earn.

 

[Demo]

Bugger .... too good to be true. It was about 60% cheaper than economy. A lesson learned for sure

 

[justinbrett]

Bugger .... too good to be true. It was about 60% cheaper than economy. A lesson learned for sure

If you want you can upgrade to a higher fare class by paying the difference, just call up AA reservations. No extra fees other than the fare difference.

 

[Demo]

Thanks appreciate the advice. That's the next port of call.

 

[RichardMEL]

Remember the days when B class was basically(pun intended) full economy? (still is on most carriers)

 

[ovtraveller]

Yes, we were booked for one of these flights ex SanDiego ( without an explanation from our travel agent) was advised that it was an ineligible class after claiming the oversight....will be more explicit next time when booking internal US flights

 

[Demo]

Thanks for all the advice guys, we have upgraded to main cabin for a little extra. AA is not like Qantas where you get screwed big time for a change in fare, just paid the difference. But then again they screw you everywhere else .. checked baggage, boarding groups, etc and service is 3 star at best. Slowly learning the ropes of being an Aussie living in the US!

 

[Notyourbag]

Just called AA to pay extra to move from Fare B to Fare O (Main Cabin) and was told this is not possible. Can anyone else shed light if they have recently been able to do this?

 

[justinbrett]

Just called AA to pay extra to move from Fare B to Fare O (Main Cabin) and was told this is not possible. Can anyone else shed light if they have recently been able to do this?

Hang up and call again? I’ve not done that but I’ve done plenty of economy to first upgrades and they were easy - didn’t even pay a change fee, just the fare difference.

Perhaps O was sold out and you need a higher fare class? O is the cheapest class outside of basic economy.

 

[serfty]

Generally domestic B fares on AA are unchangeable, not even to upfare into Business/First.* I suspect @Demo either made the change within 24 hours of booking or was very lucky.

*AA do allow up-faring from discount economy fares to a higher cabin with no change fee, just fare difference.