Stupid newbie question here - book now with economy classic reward or wait..

[MrMatureGuy]

Looking at family holiday to Hamilton island early Jan 2023.
Price is $242 (30000 points), or Economy classic reward (18,000 points + $50).
Going by my calculations, the Economy classic reward seat would cost $194..... good saving.
Would it be better to wait to see if actual fare gets reduced lower than $194 (cash price),
or just get the economy classic reward seat?
Im hoping my maths is correct on this!

 

[Anna]

I would predict it is more likely the classic reward seats will be snapped up and will disappear, rather than the cash price coming down.

 

[ChrisMars]

Yea, if you think the rewards are better value as of now, get the seats. If by some miracle the cash fare drops to a value you consider better, get the cash fare, and cancel for free the reward seats.

 

[MrMatureGuy]

Appreciate your responses - thank you

 

[RichardMEL]

Keep in mind also that while sale fares probably will show up, January is a peak period and unlikely to be available for sale fares, so perhaps best to go with the reward seats as is

 

[andye]

This is in the zone of being a worthwhile economy redemption as you are getting >1c value for the points with the Classic reward and have the flexibility benefit.

It depends if you are likely to want those points to get higher value in the future

 

[serfty]

Note that (currently) classic reward bookings can be cancelled for free and you get a full refund (eventually).

This ceases for domestic bookings on April 30th after which (if Qantas do not extend their Fly Flexible policy) a 6k points per PAX cancellation fee may apply.

30th April is also the current end date for free changes for revenue as well.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/flexible-classic-flight-rewards.html?int_cam=au%3Afly-flexible%3Apromotion%3Ann%3Aen%3Ann