QF SC/Pts calculator not working (USA)

[kreuky]

In the USA - cannot access the calculator and it has been like that for over a month. Why do I have to VPN to an Australian address just to use the same calculator?


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[ozbeachbabe]

I had issues with it trying to calculate sectors on sone city pairs where AA operate non-stop flights but it wouldn't display eg ORD/SJD & FLL/PAP.

 

[wandering_fred]

There are quite a few QR routes that the calculator can not handle.

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[Franky]

If we're talking about the same thing, I have been using the Partner Airlines Earning Tables all day, have only been reading them rather than taking any action on them, but it seemed like the whole table was available from what I could see. I need to get my wife from Perth to Nairobi as gently as possible so have been looking intently.

 

[galah]

I've found this annoying as well.

I presume they've put the calculator on hold until after Jan 10th when the enhanced USA J/F earning comes into effect? Seems strange they've restricted it by USA location only though.

 

[kreuky]

but the calculator normally has a date function so if I select a date after Jan 11 I could see the new earn rates.

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

The QF status credit calculator doesn't function on most of the plethora of new AA routes launched in the past 18 months . So one has to manually work out the mileage between the two airports to work out the number of status credits earnt.
My wish : It's time for someone to re enter the entire One World global route map back into the QF calculator and continue to do so every 6 months to keep the calculator updated.

 

[kreuky]

or make it "Simpler" and "Fairer"?

one simple table like before would be so much easier

 

[Croupier]

There are quite a few QR routes that the calculator can not handle.

Happy wandering

Fred

Hey Fred,
Does this calculation seem right to you. QR DOH-CDG.
It seems really low for a flight of that distance?
60 sc?

 

[wandering_fred]

Hey Fred,
Does this calculation seem right to you. QR DOH-CDG.
It seems really low for a flight of that distance?
60 sc?

The earnings table for Europe to the Middle East for First shows 90 SC, Business 60, Flex Y and economy 30 and Discount Y 15. Note the calculator has the same earning for flexible economy and business (30 SC) and the same for discount economy and economy (15 SC). Which one is correct? I would wonder if QF can say for sure :shock:.

In any case, QF would appear to not want anyone preferring to connect in the Middle East to Europe except on QF and EK code shares.

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[Franky]

In any case, QF would appear to not want anyone preferring to connect in the Middle East to Europe except on QF and EK code shares.

Ain't that the truth. Have just tried to book my wife PER/NBO return on the QF web site on a QR flight, all it will give us is a choice of EK flights via Melbourne or Sydney!. Even a call to the Platinum help line didnt help, was told if you want to fly QR, go to their web site.

 

[wandering_fred]

Ain't that the truth. Have just tried to book my wife PER/NBO return on the QF web site on a QR flight, all it will give us is a choice of EK flights via Melbourne or Sydney!. Even a call to the Platinum help line didnt help, was told if you want to fly QR, go to their web site.

Or use a TA....

Happy wandering

Fred

PS There are a couple of good ones in Perth

 

[NZ_Flyer]

Does this calculation seem right to you. QR DOH-CDG.
It seems really low for a flight of that distance?
60 sc?

QR rates are pretty decimated between AU/NZ and Europe. I'm looking to get to Europe in J for a conference and QR is the cheapest at the moment. Their new non-stop AKL-DOH (longest service in the world) earns 80SC's in J...and the DOH-TXL is even worse at 30SC's for that flight in J.

 

[JaneFlyer]

I'm having similar problems! I'm worried this might be off topic but i'll give it a crack. I'm trying to max QF SC and Pts but wanted the fare ex-AU through to Europe in J on Cathay or Qatar, returning with QF. Initially told this was possible by all three airlines but none could calculate a fare on it.

 

[supa007]

Yeah, the Qantas calculator is spitting out QR results that don't make sense at all...

How is it possible that MEL-DOH (11953 km) in J is only 80SC when BKK-DOH (5290 km) earns 100SC. Also, ADL-DOH (11316 km) earning 90SC vs MEL's 80SC...

Not quite distance based (MEL vs ADL), nor revenue based as flights out of BKK about 1/2 cost compared with Ex-Oz...

 

[mannej]

Yeah, the Qantas calculator is spitting out QR results that don't make sense at all...

How is it possible that MEL-DOH (11953 km) in J is only 80SC when BKK-DOH (5290 km) earns 100SC. Also, ADL-DOH (11316 km) earning 90SC vs MEL's 80SC...

Not quite distance based (MEL vs ADL), nor revenue based as flights out of BKK about 1/2 cost compared with Ex-Oz...

Sounds about right as per the Partner Earning table - https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/flying/airline-earning#partner-airline-earning-table

 

[wandering_fred]

non QF/EK flights between Australia/Middle East/Europe are "de-valued". Other routes less so. "Fairer and simpler"

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[Croupier]

in J...and the DOH-TXL is even worse at 30SC's for that flight in J.

DOH-TXL should earn 60 SC's, not according to the calculator but according to the Partner Airline Earning Table and Qantas, Jetstar and Partner airline regions and definitions

TXL = From region Definitions

Western Europe

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland

	Qantas Frequent Flyer Earn Categories – Partner Marketed Flights
	What you'll earn one way (Base Rate)	Discount Economy	Economy	Flexible Economy	Premium Economy	Business	First
Between Western EuropeThis link will open in a new window. and
Thailand	Qantas Points	1,475	2,950	5,900	6,500	7,400	8,900
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
Hong Kong	Qantas Points	1,475	2,950	5,900	6,500	7,400	8,900
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
Malaysia	Qantas Points	1,625	3,250	6,500	7,150	8,125	9,750
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
Japan	Qantas Points	1,475	2,950	5,900	6,500	7,400	8,900
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
Singapore	Qantas Points	1,625	3,250	6,500	7,150	8,125	9,750
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
China	Qantas Points	1,375	2,750	5,500	6,050	6,875	8,250
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
Sri Lanka	Qantas Points	1,300	2,600	5,200	5,700	6,500	7,800
Status Credits	30	30	60	60	120	180
Dubai	Qantas Points	800	1,600	3,200	3,520	4,000	4,800
Status Credits	15	15	30	30	60	90
Doha	Qantas Points	750	1,500	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,750
Status Credits	15	15	30	30	60 BIZ	90
See our points calculatorThis link will open in a new window. for the easiest way to find out how many Qantas Points and Status Credits you'll earn.

Qatar AirwaysThis link will open in a new window. (QR)	Qantas Frequent Flyer Earn CategoriesThis link will open in a new window. on Partner Marketed Flights
		Discount Economy	Economy	Flexible Economy	Premium Economy	Business	First
Eligible Booking ClassThis link will open in a new window.	All flights	KLMV	BH	Y	-	CDIJR	AFP
Qantas Points and Status Credits are earned on all eligible booking classes, except on Qatar Airways codeshare Flights operated by an airline other than Qantas or a oneworld alliance airline. See our points calculatorThis link will open in a new window. for the easiest way to find out how many Qantas Points and Status Credits you'll earn, or visit the tableThis link will open in a new window..

Anyway Im adamant it should be 60 SC's from DOH-TXL but perhaps theres some more fine print buried in the labyrinth of QF's earn policies on partner airlines. They spell out the MH rules clearly but not so for QR?