Qantas to No Longer offer a Points option for Loyalty Bonus

[oz_mark]

Every year they say it won't count beyond December and so far every year it does. This year may be different

They've definitely been saying it for a few years now.

 

[Kiwi_Flyer]

Helps with P1…

Used to help with P1 but was changed to no longer count.

 

[FlyingCasually]

Incidentally I recently earnt a loyalty bonus but there is no option to select which choice I'd like, despite the new rule not yet being in effect.

I had one that I was banking from July that I was waiting until 1st Sept to claim. Just went into the app and couldn't see where the thing went (I could have sworn I saw it there up until about a week ago). Logged into QF on PC and found it in the 'notifications' area and was successfully able to claim my 50SC (there was still the choice of the points or the credits).

 

[mviy]

On iOS at least if you view your progress towards the next status level you should see the bonus selection. I have until 30 November to pick according to what I see in the app.

 

[DejaBrew]

On iOS at least if you view your progress towards the next status level you should see the bonus selection. I have until 30 November to pick according to what I see in the app.

I ticked over the threshold for my next loyalty bonus today and nothing showing on iOS so far (other than the countdown to the next one).

 

[Beano]

Got a response to my email - no to having it applied in my next membership year, and no exceptions. However, I suspect they interpreted my email as asking for platinum status, so I'll still give them a call in November.

Same question I have on Loyalty Bonuses. The Qantas website still says you can defferr the SCs for 90 days.

Email [email protected].

OK

 

[dairyfloss]

Same question I have on Loyalty Bonuses. The Qantas website still says you can defferr the SCs for 90 days.

The standard Loyalty Bonus for earning 500SCs on QF/JQ flights, yes... but that [ability to defer - or choose points] ends on Sep 15th

 

[Beano]

Link?

Help and Support | Qantas

help.qantas.com

Help and Support | Qantas

help.qantas.com

 

[MELso]

The Qantas website still says you can defer the SCs for 90 days.

Where does it say that?

 

[MELso]

Help and Support | Qantas

help.qantas.com

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That's the Loyalty Bonus, not the gift.

 

[Beano]

That's the Loyalty Bonus, not the gift.

Yes, I did say Loyalty Bonus. You have no choice on the gift, and it is credited straight away.

 

[Beano]

True. But this thread is about the loyalty “gift” announced not the day QF reported their results.

There have been reports to the contrary, which is why people are asking for a link or other source.

I meant, once you get it there is no option to defer. Once you get it it is possibly too late to defer. One member had no luck but is trying again. I would certainly like to hear the outcome of his follow up as i don't need my gift!

 

[Daver6]

Help and Support | Qantas

help.qantas.com

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Sorry. I confused this with the other thread of free bonus points.

 

[justinbrett]

The QFF T&Cs still have points as an option for loyalty bonuses.

 

[Beano]

The QFF T&Cs still have points as an option for loyalty bonuses.

Correct! They also say you can defer takng them for 90 days, despite a comment on this thread to the contrary.

 

[justinbrett]

Correct! They also say you can defer takng them for 90 days, despite a comment on this thread to the contrary.

No, you can definitely still defer. It still comes up to make you choose an option, but SCs are the only option.

 

[Beano]

No, you can definitely still defer. It still comes up to make you choose an option, but SCs are the only option.

I'm one flight away from making that decision! I will just be within the 90 days before my anniversary date.

 

[ChrisMars]

That's great news that we can still defer. Happy days.

 

[dajop]

For those that have been around for a while, am I remembering correctly that the points loyalty bonus option originally came into being as a replacement for Upgrade Credits which you received upon reaching certain thresholds? (I’m talking 20 years ago or thereabouts).

 

[Flyfrequently]

No, you can definitely still defer. It still comes up to make you choose an option, but SCs are the only option.

Just logged on as I flew the qualifying SC's on 9 September @justinbrett @Beano
Confirming, it states choose reward but only option is SC's.
Didn’t see the loyalty bonus come up until today 16 September, probably a good thing I didn't want the points!