The Qantas Status Run Master Thread

[RSD]

That's fantastic if true, and yes I just used the calculator instead of checking the tables. My fault for trusting Qantas IT!

$2.65/SC in that case which is fantastic

Is that with AA or AS ?

 

[J-P]

Is that with AA or AS ?

AA but I'm also now looking at some domestic AS routes based on your post

 

[serfty]

AA but I'm also now looking at some domestic AS routes based on your post

Same SC for AA or AS; Qantas status members only get a points loyalty bonus with AA.

 

[RSD]

I think that I have read somewhere on AFF that a WP can request the QF call centre to make a J points seat available(?) - but can a WP request the call centre to make a Y points seat available? (its a flight operated by a Q300 so no J option).

 

[Cessna 180]

I think that I have read somewhere on AFF that a WP can request the QF call centre to make a J points seat available(?) - but can a WP request the call centre to make a Y points seat available? (its a flight operated by a Q300 so no J option).

A WP can request any redemption seat in any cabin to my understanding (and past experience). Needs to be the lower fare classes available I think. More knowledgeable members on the forum can explain the fare classes better.
Request is easy. Success is more challenging.

 

[J-P]

MIA-CLT-DFW-MEX in J for $575 and its possibly 160 SCs or 220SCs depending on what combination of trust you have in the status calculator vs tables vs reports. So somewhere between $2.88 and $3.65 which is still top tier.

I haven't been able to find any good pricing on transcontinental routes (lots of $5-6/SC) so far so using these more creative ones.

 

[serfty]

I think that I have read somewhere on AFF that a WP can request the QF call centre to make a J points seat available(?) - but can a WP request the call centre to make a Y points seat available? (its a flight operated by a Q300 so no J option).

QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

View an article on this topic: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantas-platinum-extra-reward-seats/ Was looking through Frequent Flyer - Flying Qantas and Partner Airlines - Status Credits and Tier Benefits - Tier Benefits today Seems like access to extra Caward seats is only...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Cessna 180]

This is probably the wrong thread, however I have searched quite a bit and cannot find the answer and it is related to extra SC:

I note on the Jetstar booking site, that MEL-SIN-BKK earns 180 SC in J max, even though the SIN-BKK is economy. Doe anyone have any verification if this earn is correct? Not a bad deal for around $900.

Second question, is there any way to combine a paid fare like this onto a classic reward? IE, paid JQ booking on one PNR with a classic on Emirites? I have tried multi city and did ask the call centre a while back so I presume it is no.

Thankyou

 

[Katie]

Mr Katie “needs” around 250 SCs ex BNE by mid-July due to my miscalculations. Any suggestions? Erk.

 

[Captain Halliday]

Mr Katie “needs” around 250 SCs ex BNE by mid-July due to my miscalculations. Any suggestions? Erk.

Beer and a grovelling apology?

If PC+ with a double yolker you could look at BNE-CNS (overnight) CNSxMEL-OOLxMEL-BNE.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Mr Katie “needs” around 250 SCs ex BNE by mid-July due to my miscalculations. Any suggestions? Erk.

You could take him to Vanuatu J 120 SC's each way, then send him Y to Sydney for a day @Katie

 

[Katie]

Beer and a grovelling apology?

If PC+ with a double yolker you could look at BNE-CNS (overnight) CNSxMEL-OOLxMEL-BNE.

He’s not PC+

Thanks for the idea!!

 

[sudoer]

He’s not PC+

Regular PC is also sufficient

 

[TravellingGent]

Hi all. My wife has started travelling for work in a new role. Historically she has always been Qantas FF Silver, but has recently become a Qantas Gold FF member. Her membership year ends 30 June 2025 and (after a quick trip this weekend) will be sitting on 1,210 SC. She is 205 SC off her next loyalty bonus so she will need to find 190 SC to attain Platinum by 30 June. Given her travel schedule over the next few months, we think it will be valuable for her to be Platinum for the various flights because on current trajectory she will be in a similar position next year (which would allow her to retain Platinum).

If anyone has planned a status run ex-Sydney during the last 2 weeks of June, I would be interested to hear what you have planned.

Alternatively, on the basis that she has 700k points, would there be any utility in asking Qantas to 'buy' the required SC's?

 

[sudoer]

she will need to find 190 SC to attain Platinum by 30 June

Has she already jumped through the Green Tier hoops for 50 SC?

Alternatively, on the basis that she has 700k points, would there be any utility in asking Qantas to 'buy' the required SC's?

You can't attain a new tier using points, Qantas only allows retaining an existing tier using points (not officially published but lots of data points on AFF)

Does she have Points Club?

 

[Ade]

If anyone has planned a status run ex-Sydney during the last 2 weeks of June, I would be interested to hear what you have planned.

For 190SC - SYD-MEL-AKL-SYD in Qantas Business should do it. However, given the travel date is closer might be expensive. If you/your wife have a $ figure in mind to get that remaining 190SC and if you think it is worth it - then go for it.

Status comes down to how much the person/holder considers it worth.

Edit: If not considered & signed up for - QF Double Status Credits promos are out, usually twice a year. It's a week long promo that Qantas runs. Register for the promo before making a booking. Any bookings made in that promo week will qualify for double status credits. Meaning, SYD-MEL will give 10 SC normally, but bookings made within that promo week will give 20SC. Essentially what this means is the passenger can attain their desired status with half the travel. There are other T&Cs to be considered. Have this in the back of your head and keep an eye out for when promos are released. There will be a lot of activity here during DSC period. Good luck.

 

[TravellingGent]

Thanks so much for the helpful replies.

sudoer - good points on the Green Tier. I am working on that and if short, that may be a pathway through. Ade - thank you too for the route recommendation. I will look into this and report back if we pull the trigger.

 

[SYD]

Does she have Points Club?

ie the exception to earning SCs when flying QF on points.

 

[DC3]

Hi all.

And welcome to AFF.