Status advice

[howie_oz]

G'Day everyone. I have just done the sums and I am going to fall 20 sc short of gold the day before my points are due to expire (30th Nov), assuming that my sc for that flight count to this year. I had read somewhere that Qantas occasionally allows a short time extension if you have further travel booked? I am due to fly again on the 13th of Dec....If this is the case is it worth the risk to see if it is offered or should I just bite the bullet and organise a run?

Cheers.

 

[markis10]

How many SCs did you get over the last three years, are you borderline or just having a tough year?

 

[howie_oz]

Hi Markis, this is my first year in the program. Cheers.

 

[Hvr]

Hi howie_oz, no Qf don't allow extra time to attain the SCs but they have occasionally been known to comp you status for another year if your previously history deems it worthwhile to them.

However, for 20 SC you're better off doing a quick status run somewhere to ensure you retain your status and save your one off comp for a year when you're very short.

 

[howie_oz]

Awesome thanks Hvr

 

[markis10]

Hi Markis, this is my first year in the program. Cheers.

In that case I would recommend on planning not to get a comp and do a quick run, which is problematic in WA

 

[sumthinfornuthin]

In that case I would recommend on planning not to get a comp and do a quick run, which is problematic in WA

Find the cheapest Jetstar flight you can on a Friday and pay the extra for the points bundle
Should get 20-30 SC's

 

[StatusRunner]

Kalgoorlie return is what I would be looking at. 10sc each way in discount economy.

 

[markis10]

Find the cheapest Jetstar flight you can on a Friday and pay the extra for the points bundle
Should get 20-30 SC's

I did say cheap, not nasty

 

[sumthinfornuthin]

I did say cheap, not nasty

i must be lucky mine have been fine including JET STAR
ASIA
If 20 SC short compromise !!
Good luck you will kick yourself if you don't get there

 

[Simo]

Do a quick SC run.

 

[Kiwi]

Do a quick SC run.

Agree. A quick status run is what is needed here.

 

[howie_oz]

Booked a quick run and gets me to 700 Thanks for all your help guys

 

[JTB]

Exmouth is a nice run