QF Double Status Credits (SC) offer for all :)

[mviy]

Whilst I can afford to book status runs for next QF membership year, I don't think I will.

I don't know how much flying I will do that year and I would need to have a SC offer that covers June/July next year as I have a trip planned that with a DSC offer would get me most of the way to retaining WP. In the highly likely event that there isn't another double SC offer in a few months or so I will probably book my flights for that trip using points. Using points for that trip (which with standard SCs would get me almost half of the way to WP if I bought the tickets using cash) would greatly reduce my likelihood of flights I need to do getting me close to requalifying for WP. If I visit the States next year I may consider doing a run there.

 

[cove]

Mrscove was pleased that we could maintain Platinum status by going to places we want. We were considering a cheap run down to Panama City using AA but really we don't get too excited going to a string of airports just because they exist.
Double SCs were made just a little more difficult by the run to NYC being a lower price than just going to LAX but New York is an exciting place to visit anyway.

 

[blackcat20]

I worked out that one J trip to Asia would get me to WP (I'm currently on 840SC) but did the sums and the $2k spend required just isn't justifiable for an f lounge visit or two, especially when our big trip this year is all in F. Not everyone will run to WP just because they can.

 

[harvyk]

Note only Qantas operated will get double. I'll guess LAX-LHR will be standard SC.

You're right, yes it's only the CBR-BNE-LAX and LHR-DXB-SYD-CBR sectors which will earn double. That said, it's very rare for me to receive one of these offers and be in a position to take advantage of it, so the fact that I was not only in a position to take it up, but take it up on 2 decent sized trips is unheard of for me.

The last time I received a double SC offer which I could actually use (about 6 years ago) I ended up using it on CBR-MEL-CBR trip netting me a massive 20SC's extra. :-| All other times I have had to simply let the offer pass me by.

 

[mviy]

If Platinum disappears then I won't be doing the extra flying.

If the benefits of WP get watered down a lot maybe eventually QANTAS will be able to justify introducing LTWP.

 

[Quickstatus]

Sorry if it is a silly question - my husband and I have registered for the double SC points offer. I am about to make a booking for both of us - I tried ringing Qantas but the waiting time is over 1 hr.

I wanted to make sure that if I make the booking for both of us then we will both get double SC points. Obviously I will add both our FF numbers to the booking.

Is this a fair assumption? Thanks

The DSC registration is linked to the individual FF number. So long as each person has individually registered (there is actually no other way of registering) then the DSC will follow the FF number whether in a combined booking or not.

 

[Quickstatus]

I worked out that one J trip to Asia would get me to WP (I'm currently on 840SC) but did the sums and the $2k spend required just isn't justifiable for an f lounge visit or two, especially when our big trip this year is all in F. Not everyone will run to WP just because they can.

I think that is a proper considered view. Everyone should really do the same.
The Value propositions is different for everyone.

No use taking the entire FF year to reach the required points DSC or not.

 

[mviy]

I will get WP this year, likely drop down to Gold after failing to retain (due to booking award international flights on points rather than using cash) and maybe then try for WP again and repeat the cycle.

 

[medhead]

I worked out that one J trip to Asia would get me to WP (I'm currently on 840SC) but did the sums and the $2k spend required just isn't justifiable for an f lounge visit or two, especially when our big trip this year is all in F. Not everyone will run to WP just because they can.

I'm not sure about a considered option. But I'm really struggling to get over the huddle of spending $2000, now!, to lock in some definitely going to take work flights for October/November/December (next member year). I wasn't even that happy to lock in work flights for July, but did anyway.

DSC are attractive but I want my money in my bank account for longer.

 

[mviy]

My year ends 30 Sep too.

I think I can't justify purchasing flights for October onwards yet without knowing for certain that I will fly to the US next year and/or if another SC offer that I can use will come up. I don't want to book flights with DSC for next membership year and then find I waste all that by not requalifying and get a soft drop.

 

[nlagalle]

The DSC registration is linked to the individual FF number. So long as each person has individually registered (there is actually no other way of registering) then the DSC will follow the FF number whether in a combined booking or not.

only on the email, but the link on the qantas home page is generic. I didn't register via the email it was from the Qantas home page.

 

[RichardMEL]

Rookie question - but I had a flight quoted through flight centre prior to the start of this promotion and it appeared in my FF login as a 'booking' as it was being held. It was paid for through flight centre on the 29th - inside the promo period. Any way to check what date Qantas deemed this to be 'booked'?

**Fingers crossed they extend this promo - would love to book some extra flights in the next week

I think you're out of luck. As the PNR (booking) was created prior to the promo starting the payment date doesn't matter as that's between you and FrightCentre. If the booking was created post you signing for the promo then that would be OK, but it sounds like it almost certainly wasn't.

my thoughts anyway

 

[Deleted member]

I'm not sure about a considered option. But I'm really struggling to get over the huddle of spending $2000, now!, to lock in some definitely going to take work flights for October/November/December (next member year). I wasn't even that happy to lock in work flights for July, but did anyway.

DSC are attractive but I want my money in my bank account for longer.

earning the heady amount of 2.5% in interest? $50.00 say? your tax break (if you're entitled to one) is worth more than that before June 30

 

[medhead]

earning the heady amount of 2.5% in interest? $50.00 say? your tax break (if you're entitled to one) is worth more than that before June 30

My offset account gets just over 5%. Most of my flights are not tax deductible. The ones that do get a tax break are the closest to getting over the purchase huddle.
While there is this thing for tax breaks about when you spend the money. I've simplified my accounting by claiming the cost against when I take the flight. I know this is wrong, I'll care if I ever get audited and they think to ask about purchase date.

 

[NZ_Flyer]

I booked a DSC eligible flight on the last day of my FF anniversary (31 March). The SC's that will credit as normal won't requalify me but the double ones will. I assume that as I've taken the flights on the last day of my year that even if the extra SCs post a few weeks later I'll still retain?

 

[medhead]

I booked a DSC eligible flight on the last day of my FF anniversary (31 March). The SC's that will credit as normal won't requalify me but the double ones will. I assume that as I've taken the flights on the last day of my year that even if the extra SCs post a few weeks later I'll still retain?

I haven't exactly experienced this, but they're pretty good at backdating the SC when they come in. With a window upto 6 weeks you might drop and then be put back to status level. There may be a need for phone calls to argue your case, but shouldn't be an issue in the long run.

 

[Deleted member]

My offset account gets just over 5%. Most of my flights are not tax deductible. The ones that do get a tax break are the closest to getting over the purchase huddle.
While there is this thing for tax breaks about when you spend the money. I've simplified my accounting by claiming the cost against when I take the flight. I know this is wrong, I'll care if I ever get audited and they think to ask about purchase date.

So $2.00 per week saving? im sure you spill more than that in Free drinks in the J lounge on a Friday! But more importantly, What's a "Purchase Huddle"?

 

[exceladdict]

Just made my bookings, thanks QF for the offer and a special shoutout to the very helpful online chat agent who helped me link some bookings and clean things up.

 

[RichardMEL]

I booked a DSC eligible flight on the last day of my FF anniversary (31 March). The SC's that will credit as normal won't requalify me but the double ones will. I assume that as I've taken the flights on the last day of my year that even if the extra SCs post a few weeks later I'll still retain?

Won't be an issue. Doesn't matter when the bonus post, because they relate to flighs in the appropriate membership year they will re-qualify you

obviously though until they post and the system rejigs itself you may drop down(or not) but if you don't have any major trips for early April it's probably not going to be a practical issue.

You could always, I suspect, call QFF a few days after if you're concerned and get it manually done or checked perhaps to push it through if you needed it.

 

[medhead]

So $2.00 per week saving? im sure you spill more than that in Free drinks in the J lounge on a Friday! But more importantly, What's a "Purchase Huddle"?

and opportunity cost.
It's code for purchase hurdle