The Qantas Status Run Master Thread

[sudoer]

Is there any reliable way to calculate OW points award rate?

The partner earn categories and tables pages.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

I've re-qualified for Gold status with that status now running through end of November 2026. One question I have, however, concerns securing status for the next program year. Specifically, there is a requirement where 4 flights. Specifically the Qantas website states:

A minimum of four eligible flights must be taken with Qantas (QF) or Jetstar (JQ, GK) flight numbers on your ticket that earn Status Credits

Am I correct in thinking that if I were to take an Emirates flight or a British Airways flight which has a QF flight number on the ticket (and which earns status credits) that should be fine, or do I literally need to be seated on a Qantas operated flight? One other question if I may, how does Qantas flights between Europe and Australia work for the purposes of ticking the 4 flight requirement? For instance, suppose I were to fly from London to Sydney (via S'pore) on QF2, would that count as one tick since it's just one flight number or two ticks (since there's a connection in S'pore)?

-RooFlyer88

 

[SYD]

I've re-qualified for Gold status with that status now running through end of November 2026. One question I have, however, concerns securing status for the next program year. Specifically, there is a requirement where 4 flights. Specifically the Qantas website states:

Am I correct in thinking that if I were to take an Emirates flight or a British Airways flight which has a QF flight number on the ticket (and which earns status credits) that should be fine, or do I literally need to be seated on a Qantas operated flight? One other question if I may, how does Qantas flights between Europe and Australia work for the purposes of ticking the 4 flight requirement? For instance, suppose I were to fly from London to Sydney (via S'pore) on QF2, would that count as one tick since it's just one flight number or two ticks (since there's a connection in S'pore)?

-RooFlyer88

If you can book a QF codeshare, it’ll count.

That’s a big IF trying to get something ex FRA or thereabouts that’s not getting all the way to Oz. QF1/2 to SIN ought to be in play.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

If you can book a QF codeshare, it’ll count.

Seems like I can ex-FRA:



As an aside, what benefits would I get as a QF Gold flying Emirates? Would I get complimentary seat assignment? What about lounges? I’m guessing the Emirates lounges are in play thanks to the stitch up Qantas and Emirates have?

That’s a big IF trying to get something ex FRA or thereabouts that’s not getting all the way to Oz. QF1/2 to SIN ought to be in play.

I was thinking something along the lines of maybe QF 1/2 to SIN then catch a JetStar Japan flight over to Japan FWIW

Speaking of QF 1/2 if I were to take that flight from LHR all the way to SYD would it count as one tick or two ticks?

-RooFlyer88

 

[sudoer]

As an aside, what benefits would I get as a QF Gold flying Emirates? Would I get complimentary seat assignment? What about lounges?

Yes, yes, Emirates Business.

I was thinking something along the lines of maybe QF 1/2 to SIN then catch a JetStar Japan flight over to Japan FWIW

I don't believe GK operates SIN-NRT - that was a 3K route. Qantas codeshares on JL SIN-HND so that may be the best option if your fare allows.