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Keasm

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Afternoon all

I'm currently 120 SC off retaining my Platinum status and am looking at doing a Mel-Chch return run in a single day. I'm a bit strapped for cash so was looking at using Points + Pay (and yes - well aware that this is a terrible use of QFF points), but wanted to confirm that it still grants the SCs etc. I suspect it does but before I blow nearly 200k in points looking for broader insight.

Also - has anyone done a return trip in a day like this before? Does immigration/passport control raise any issues etc? I won't be leaving the airport in Chch, and will simply disembark and make my way to departures

Cheers
 
Keasm said:
Afternoon all

I'm currently 120 SC off retaining my Platinum status and am looking at doing a Mel-Chch return run in a single day. I'm a bit strapped for cash so was looking at using Points + Pay (and yes - well aware that this is a terrible use of QFF points), but wanted to confirm that it still grants the SCs etc. I suspect it does but before I blow nearly 200k in points looking for broader insight.

Also - has anyone done a return trip in a day like this before? Does immigration/passport control raise any issues etc? I won't be leaving the airport in Chch, and will simply disembark and make my way to departures

Cheers
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Do you have PC? Is it worthwhile considering a few domestic trips?
 
P+P earns SC as a fully paid fare would - that's why it has the terrible points conversion rate - but if you have the points to burn and need the SC's then its a reasonable use of them in my opinion.

As for the turnaround - assuming you're travelling under an Australian passport, I doubt anyone will care, you might asked, then just say "doing status run to earn points".
 
Points+pay is just a normal ticket with a part of it being paid for with points (you can do the same with Qantas Hotels). You get points/SCs just like any other paid flight.

As long as you're not flagged in the ABF system for some reason, there shouldn't be anything to worry about.
 
Keasm said:
No worries - I do have Points Club Plus, but it probably isn't enough to do the job!
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Depending on how much CHC B2B will cost you, OOL/BNE-MEL r/t would net you 56 SCs in J and depending where you're based you can couple that with position to get you to 120SCs. Perhaps a weekend away might sound better than CHC b2b?

But if you're points rich and time poor (including cashing) then a quick hop to CHC would be fine.
 
_TheTraveller_ said:
Depending on how much CHC B2B will cost you, OOL/BNE-MEL r/t would net you 56 SCs in J and depending where you're based you can couple that with position to get you to 120SCs. Perhaps a weekend away might sound better than CHC b2b?

But if you're points rich and time poor (including cashing) then a quick hop to CHC would be fine.
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Cheers - I've found a good outbound leg on classic awards for 18k, and then a business class return on the same day via Sydney for 167k P&P which should provide 135 SC. More than enough to retain!

Shouldn't have this problem next year (cross fingers)! Thanks for all the advice - really appreciated
 
The last time I was in a similar situation I contacted QFF to ask about the possibility of a “comp” to retain WP and the offer was 100k points to retain. I don’t know if this is still the case, and it was before the changes to premium call centres, but it might be worth a try before you burn more points, money and time?
 
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GCC said:
The last time I was in a similar situation I contacted QFF to ask about the possibility of a “comp” to retain WP and the offer was 100k points to retain. I don’t know if this is still the case, and it was before the changes to premium call centres, but it might be worth a try before you burn more points, money and time?
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Yeah - might give them a call tomorrow to see what the story is. I'll be 90% of the way there so will be interesting to see what they say. I've had luck with them before on a similar inquiry but that was 10 years ago.....
 
Points Club.

CBR-SYD-OOL (or similar) return x 2 - = 144 SC at a cost of 73,600 points.

Done and dusted.

And you could enjoy yourself on the Gold Coast too.
 
Points club flights:

SYD> CBR > MEL is ~18k points and $130 in taxes for J for 36 points a pop.
 
I’m loving all these clever ideas for Points Club SC when you need a few to maintain status. I had not thought of that until recently and just booked a CBR-SYD-OOL trip to fill the gap and ensure I keep WP for another year.
 
Keasm said:
I'm currently 120 SC off retaining my Platinum status and am looking at doing a Mel-Chch return run in a single day. I'm a bit strapped for cash so was looking at using Points + Pay (and yes - well aware that this is a terrible use of QFF points), but wanted to confirm that it still grants the SCs etc. I suspect it does but before I blow nearly 200k in points looking for broader insight.

Also - has anyone done a return trip in a day like this before? Does immigration/passport control raise any issues etc? I won't be leaving the airport in Chch, and will simply disembark and make my way to departures
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CHC does not have a transit door/security like AKL, MEL, SYD. Have seen a "transit" sign on the glass wall at CHC, but does not point anywhere.
You may have to formally enter NZ and go back through security/emigration. CHC is not busy when QF133 arrives and on time performance is OK. If QF133 is very late a new game.
CHC Manaia lounge is to the right after escaping the duty free maze. Is CHC-SYD-MEL on EK/QF or QF/QF?
[AKL would be easier]

JQ with bundle can be a better SC per $ than QF fares.
Cheapest QF fare can have worse SC per $ than a more expensive QF fare.
 
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Mwenenzi said:
CHC does not have a transit door/security like AKL, MEL, SYD. Have seen a "transit" sign on the glass wall at CHC, but does not point anywhere.
You may have to formally enter NZ and go back through security/emigration. CHC is not busy when QF133 arrives and on time performance is OK. If QF133 is very late a new game.
CHC Manaia lounge is to the right after escaping the duty free maze. Is CHC-SYD-MEL on EK/QF or QF/QF?
[AKL would be easier]

JQ with bundle can be a better SC per $ than QF fares.
Cheapest QF fare can have worse SC per $ than a more expensive QF fare.
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Cheers - wasn't sure if Chc allowed me to just get back on my return flight without first entering the country. As an airport tend to find its quieter/easier than Auckland. Plus the times seem to line up pretty good (noting as you say if QF133 is late then it'll change my day!)

Ideally I would prefer to save my points for something more memorable but keen to retain WP so there we go.

Manaia isn't a bad lounge either having passed thru there a few times!
 
or did you get this advantage?

20% Reduction in Platinum/Platinum One Retention Thresholds (July/Aug/Sept Membership Year Ends)

Which is exactly what I said - it is all about 2023 cut-off, there is zilch support for 2024 cut-off. Status always carries into the next year once earnt. But this year a lot of people wont have actually earnt it, but get it anyway because of a last minute 20% disocunt. It's also what I said...
www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

so could cancel the P&P flights?
 

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